Ja Morant is making one factor clear — the gun he flashed in a Colorado strip membership was NOT his — however so far as whose weapon it was, the NBA star is remaining tight-lipped.
The Grizzlies guard sat down for a one-on-one interview with ESPN’s Jalen Rose on Wednesday — shortly after his 8-game suspension was introduced — and he was requested straight-up who owned the gun he confirmed off on Instagram Stay on March 4.
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“The gun wasn’t mine,” Morant stated. “It isn’t who I’m. I do not condone any sort of violence, however I take full duty for my actions.”
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“I made a nasty mistake and I can see the picture I painted over myself with my current errors,” he added. “However, sooner or later, I’ll present everyone who Ja actually is, what I am about and alter this narrative.”
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Morant — who hasn’t performed for the Grizzlies since March 3 — stated he is been in an excellent psychological place following the incident … and he spent his time away from the sport talking with therapists, getting reiki therapy and dealing on nervousness respiratory to assist cope with stress.
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Ja Morant sat down with @JalenRose in an unique interview concerning the incident that led to his suspension and his path ahead. pic.twitter.com/t1WwL5dvrQ
Morant added he realized he wanted assist when he made the video … and his daughter impressed him to open up about his points with professionals.
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The All-Star additionally mentioned his assembly with Adam Silver… and he stated it was a productive dialog, because the commish voiced help for him.
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Morant says he nonetheless takes delight in being a job mannequin … saying, “I notice I’ve loads of youngsters who look as much as me. Even in all probability some adults, loads of followers.”
“I notice my previous errors is not being an excellent position mannequin. So, simply gotta be higher in that space and be extra accountable, be smarter and make higher selections.”