On the same day, he reportedly received a warning from the NBA against making a “finger gun” gesture on the track, Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant broke out the same celebration on Thursday evening.
After dropping a 3-pointer in the first quarter of the Grizzlies game against Miami Heat, Morant turned and made the gesture with both hands.
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Morant later sank a short jumper on the summer to give Memphis a victory 110-108 over Miami and covered his 30-point performance.
On the question after playing about criticism of his actions, Morant said, “I’m used to it. I was pretty much a villain for two years now. Every little thing, if anyone can say something negative about me, it will be out there. So, yes. I don’t care anymore.”
Earlier in the day, NBA issued warnings but no further penalties to Morant and Golden State Warriors protect Buddy Hield for his gestures during a game Tuesday, reported ESPN on Thursday.
The league decided that their celebration movements were not intended to be violent in nature but were inappropriate and should not be repeated according to the report. The warnings were also issued to both teams.
Warriors won the match 134-125 in Memphis.
Morant, 25, has been interrupted on two occasions by the league for showing a gun on social media.
The twice All-Star was banned eight matches without salary in March 2023 for noticing a firearm in an live video.
A video by Morant that posed with a firearm pops up online, which led to the NBA conducting an investigation that resulted in a 25-game suspension to start the 2023-24 season.
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