The Memphis Grizzlies are slipping in the fiercely competitive Western Conference playoff race, but all the buzz around the team continues to center on Ja Morant—and not for the right reasons.
Rather than his on-court performances, Morant is drawing headlines for the wrong kind of spotlight.
The 25-year-old guard has found himself in hot water multiple times due to off-court controversies involving firearms, which have caught the attention of both fans and the NBA league office.
Most recently, Morant was fined by commissioner Adam Silver for making a gun gesture during a game—despite prior warnings from the league.
But on Tuesday night, the Grizzlies star stirred the pot again, taking his celebrations to a new level by mimicking a grenade toss into the crowd after drilling a three-pointer—an act that seemed pulled straight from a video game.
While the NBA’s response to his latest antics remains to be seen, one thing is certain: with Memphis fighting for playoff positioning, the team could use more focus on wins and less on viral celebrations that bring unwanted attention.
