@MyGuySteve Why they said his nickname NBA Dumb Boy 😫
Ja Morant has served his two-game suspension following his gun video controversy. However, it seems like Morant will continue to miss games for the Memphis Grizzlies. One reporter has claimed that the young superstar has entered rehab for drug and alcohol addiction.
Steve Franklin, who claims to be a Yale graduate and a sports analyst, reported on Twitter that Morant could be out for a long period of time.
Franklin cited his sources as saying that Morant allegedly checked into a rehab facility for his alcohol use, which has gotten worse this season.
"Hearing from my Memphis source that Ja Morant has checked in rehab for drugs and alcohol," Franklin wrote. "He will be gone for more than 2 games. Possibly the whole season. Apparently his alcohol addiction has been getting worse this year."
Memphis Grizzlies head coach has declined to give a timeline on Ja Morant's return to the team. The NBA and the Glendale Police Department in Colorado are both investigating Morant, who flashed a gun while in a strip clip and live streamed it on Instagram.
If Morant is found guilty by the league and the police, he could be suspended for at least 50 games. The Grizzlies dropped their third straight game on Tuesday against the LA Lakers. They are now third in the Western Conference standings with a 38-26 record.
Meanwhile, fans on social media quickly reacted to Steve Franklin's report on Morant's alleged rehabilitation. Some even posted videos of Morant drinking on his Instagram live, while others questioned his family for letting him do everything he wanted.
Here are some of the comments, reactions and memes on Twitter:
@MyGuySteve Why they said his nickname NBA Dumb Boy 😫
@MyGuySteve As a recovering addicted I understand what he’s going through. Only diff he has tons of money, but no matter how many people are telling us we have a prob? WE have to realize it for ourselves before we take advice. Or maybe the people around him don’t care 🤷♂️ 🙏 for Ja
@MyGuySteve Damn! A bottle of Casamigos Reposado isn’t cheap… and Ja chugging outta the bottle by the bottle like water… and folk around him getting all they can when the well is overflowing!👀 And now suddenly, the gravy train (or plane) is grounded! The Right Hand of God wake up call.🤷🏾♂️
@MyGuySteve Just seeing how long he’s able to drink the alcohol without making a face or anything is how you know he’s been at it for awhile, I’m 23 too and I can barely take a shot without wanting to throw up beceuse I don’t drink often 😂
It should be noted that this is not a confirmed report. Kindly take it with a grain of salt. Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated did report that Morant's sponsors Nike and Powerade are interested in helping the Grizzlies superstar's image rehabilitation.
Ja Morant served his two-game suspension on Sunday and Tuesday against the LA Clippers and LA Lakers, respectively. However, the Memphis Grizzlies have lost both games and have dropped to third place in the Western Conference standings.
The Grizzlies did put up a fight against the Clippers and Lakers. They were up big in the matchup against the Clippers, but blew their huge lead in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, they went toe-to-toe with the LeBron James-less Lakers, but fell short due to their cold shooting.
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