I don't think he was exactly right. Talking about his parents like some kind of guiding force for Ja. His parents have gotten him in trouble in two situations we know about. They might encourage Ja to show up somewhere with guns and a posse to threaten security guards and mall workers. If that's the case then the whoel family needs therapy or else Ja has to tell his parents 'Bye bye.'
@@Peekul1 I don't think as a parent you would like to see your talented kid who is already famous and rich, carrying a concealed weapon, no matter what, it's not understandable, it's not necessary and I don't think there is any benefit from it other than trying to look hard, which Ja is not, he proved the exact opposite, real Gs don't go on IG flashing guns and hitting kids, its pathetic.
@@rano2613 He grew up in I think Dolzall, South Carolina. Can't remember the name. I guess a good way to explain what I mean is that for instance I grew up in a middle class neighborhood 10min south of Baton Rouge. It was a quiet neighborhood, but there was gang activity, robberies, and gun violence taking place still. Just down the street where we were. I would walk to my friends house and you would see hood people. Police cars were always there after a shooting.
4:06 "... whatever this is that he's going through- to get help, to get better.'" She actually spoke about Ja's decision to break the league's rules and carry a gun like Ja is suffering from some unknown illness or injury. Ohhhh my.
they trying to protect him from the public scrutiny. he's one of the future faces of the league. he brings in big money. they not throwing that away right now. they're in damage control mode. so he'll do his time then all will be forgotten so to speak. notice NO ONE in the league or the networks really bashing him like they jumped all over kyrie lol
Jamal keeps talking about them needing a vet to guide him. Steven Adams literally told him and the whole team to stop going out partying and Ja went out and pulled out the gun on IG the same night.
@@otiscarlwhite8745 idk man. He specifically said "we need to stop putting ourselves in a position where they can take away what we worked so hard for". Now, I'm not even going to get into what he meant by the "we" and "they", although I'm sure we both know what he meant. But if Ja loses anything from this (which he wont other than some games and maybe a lil money) it will be because he threw it away. Not because ppl took it from him.
@@otiscarlwhite8745 guess that's plausible. But he also said "idk where he's from, idk who's hanging out with you, that don't matter." So that's not the way perceived that message.
The fact that steven adams is only 29 and needs to be the mentor and veteran on that team shows you how young this team is and they’re already one of the best team in the west
I would take Steven Adams as a mentor in any part of my life. The dude does his job, is so calm and collected even though can break in half near 99% of the male population of the world, never complains, humble and respected. The problem is the group around him
Remember that one comment you made that the Grizzlies need to be humbled and that one reply that says "why ya hating? They're just having fun." Well here's your receipt.
Them being humbled will forever be corny coming from sports fans who are the opposite of that when their team is successful. Ja for sure needed to be stopped from being an idiot though
I’d really like to hear what Chuck would say after he went on All The Smoke and talked about how young players are messing up the money when they were happy Magic and Larry got $1M shoe contracts.
Considering how Chuck acted back in the day his perspective carry’s a lot of weight. I feel like too many people are being a bit soft on this and Chuck will be 100 percent real.
There are kids who really grew up in the hood and experienced street life who can only dream to be in Ja's position as a multi-million earner. Meanwhile, Ja took all his blessings for granted and wanted to be in the hood.
"Bad company corrupts good manners" Ja has to learn the hard way. This need to happen for him to be better. I pray for a change on his life, future and especially his daughter.
Steven Adams called a players only meeting before the Denver game and Ja still went out and flashed the gun on IG Live early morning after that game, good advice is only good if he is willing to listen
This guys are actually giving him the pass..ja wont change if nba wont bring the hammer down. The are so many instances already involving a gun so ja needs to change
@@Avenue77 yet there’s more people saying he didn’t do anything wrong and were tolerating this kind of behavior. It’s sad but all I could say if doesn’t learn from this is that, he did it to himself.
The way the team is talking about Ja tells me that the rest of Jas season isn't gonna go well at all. Athletes committing crimes isn't unheard of and players don't usually heap support and sorrow upon them to that degree. Waving a firearm seems more boneheaded than something that requires teammates support and talking about how he's still a good person and how he needs help. I think that they know that he's going to be out for a hot minute and they're trying to support him over dealing with the fact that his season is done and the mental stuff that comes with realizing the impact of his mistake, one which would be pretty small all things considered if he was getting a slap on the wrist from the league
It's about what Jalen Rose said a couple of days ago. Fame is also a drug. I believe that Ja felt really almighty in a couple of months now on how he speak and act and it's because of his fame that drives this kind of behavior. And with the latest event, it became a wakeup call to him that, man you need to stay humble and down before you really reach the top.
How we talking about accountability but then Candace says I hope everyone else sees the role they play in this. 😅 Ja is young but he’s a man, who can’t be holding pistols in the club on IG live. 😂 idk I’m just sayin
So many NBA players keep saying the issue is that he posted to social media, instead of stating the real issue... Just makes me think Ja will get into a real serious situation somewhere down the road
Why people keep calling grown people kids? My parents, family, and family friends stopped calling me a kid at 17. Ja Morant isn't under the age of 18.....
Ja Morant needs respect from people around him. If this is the life he wants to live, just kick him from the league and let him do what he wants. You can't force anything under the name of help/support/mentorship.
That must be the talking point that was handed out by Nike, "he owned it"... yeah, sure. It was more of his agent scrambling to keep endorsements from doing him
His father need also accountability on this. What i seeing is that when he got a taste of luxury and “celebrity” status. He stop bein a father, he became one of Ja homies.
Where was all this damage control when Kyrie went through his episodes earlier in the season? The media is so biased. People(rappers) that like to brandish guns on IG normally don’t need any help!
I'm thinking the same thing. The media is so supportive of Ja 🤔 But I remember them being so triggered about Kyrie. Shaq and Barkley were so mad they refused to say his name, they were just referring to him as an idiot. Where's that energy for Morant?
Unfortunately Ja is the embodiment of despite having generational wealth (upon the end of his contract), ungodly talent, good education, supporting parents, a beautiful woman (now ex) and daughter, you could and would still turn out the way he did. I hope he genuinely learns and betters himself, stay away from the group he’s “hanging out” with.
@@bigfu nah his parents aren’t the problem. He had a good upbringing. He lived in a nice house in the suburbs and went to a private school it’s just now he wants to act like he’s from the hood
So Steven Adams talked in a team meeting directed at Ja and then he went live just to show his gun at a club on the road after a loss and then the next day a statement is made where he is saying he needs help??? Trust me, he didn't write any of that. He deserves any suspension or loss of money coming his way. This wasn't the only incident, we heard at least 3 different ones. Grow up, Ja. Real gangsters try to hide what they really are, not show it to the rest of the world
Gun and Ja and his buddy jumped a 17 y/o OVER BASKETBALL, Ja and crew showed up to mall and threatened security, Ja and crew taunted another NBA team with alleged laser sighted guns, Now this.... The Problem is Ja and Ja alone! And according to Federal Law in order for you carry a gun across state lines you need to be registered in the state you reside when you purchased and the state you are visiting. (THAT IS THE LETTER OF THE LAW) Second: brandishing a weapon in public while INTOXICATED is a felony with up to 3 years...(The NBA, Nike, and his Sports drink deal have a ton of money to profit off his likeness so most likely they make all this go away) Profits trumps accountability in the grand scheme of things. Tis the Adam Silver way 😅
I Love the amount of responsibility exhibited in this reportage by Stephanie… The way she constantly reminded everyone to not jump to conclusions, I respect it so much..
He only had 2, this one and the pacers thing (which was investigated and turned out to be a farce). The other story was a lie made up by people on the internet mixing the stories up and created a whole new story. Ja did punch a kid in the face tho, but that was after he got hit in the head with a basketball and was told that his house and family would be shot up
@@bigfu But this is HIS money, Big difference and the influence around. Unless you have been in that situation you will never understand. Still no excuse.
Everyone ignoring the fact that this isn’t his first mistake. Didn’t he jump a high school kid and then bring out a gun from his house lol “hey it’s a mistake”
That case was dropped / sealed because the 17 year old initiated the conflict by throwing a ball at Ja’s head / threatened to shoot up Ja house and afterwards tried to sue.
@@JaykurosakiiI mean you've described it pretty well but just to add some points. The criminal case was dropped. The DA probably didnt continue as it's a very he said style arguement. (,Very hard to prove beyond a reasonable doubt). It all depends on who you believe it appears you believe Ja from your description but the teen has a different version. Both versions have the teen throwing the ball. After is where it all changes. He didn't try to sue him he has sued him and is currently suing him. In civil court the evidence changes to balance of probability. Again this will come down to who is more believable. Some will believe the kid and others Ja
Yo Ja Wick, many children watching you and aimed to be like you. Dont disappoint them, your family and your own children. Keep the world a better place for the future. Grow up man. I know this doesnt define you but you cannot repeat this kind of mistake again. Seek help
I like what Jamal said about vets in the locker room but the problem with today’s kids / young adults I don’t think many of them have any interest in listening.
I guess Americans could never believe how strange this discussion is to Europeans like me for example. Owning guns is nearly impossible in most European countries (unless it‘s a job like hunter, or a sport that you practice). It‘s absolutely unimaginable that a famous sportperson pulls out a gun publicly and could maybe come away with a few games suspension. Here in Europe this is a serious crime, I don‘t know what the consequences are, but you would probably end up in jail. However, it‘s not even so much about the „law“, it‘s mostly that this is just not part of our culture, identity, and minds…rightfully so! Also, it‘s not seen as something cool either. I don‘t know how many incidents, school shootings, etc. have to happen until your authorities in the US will finally realize that it‘s one of the most horrible things ever. And then what is Ja‘s message to the kids that follow him on instagram???? I don‘t think you could possibly call that action a mistake, to me it‘s a disgrace!
suspend him like 30 games without pay and fine him 200k and put him to jail since he want to be a tough guy. His young teammates are spoiling him the only person have brain is steven adams
I agree with Shaq. I hope he can bounce back and I hope he doesn't have to be away too long, but he has to use common sense and realize he's not a normal guy. He's an NBA star worth $200+ million. The world is always watching
When Ja Morant felt like Shannon Sharpe really disrespected him by saying "He not Bout dat Life" and that he came from a 2 parent Household, Ja took dat very personally and turned into SUGE KNIGHT AND NBA YOUNGBOY😭☠️
Shaq preaching personal accountability and self awareness. I love it.
@@bigtrader7924 you are a goofball
@@bigtrader7924 i think when he says "we", he is referring to pro athletes and nba players
@@bigtrader7924 the only preaching about racism is you bro 😂
Exactly
Shaq grew up in that life so he knows how bad decisions like this can put you in that type of environment
When coach said we need to shoot better as a unit ja took that literally
When they say I shoot around on my off days, ja means it literally
I'm not getting on the internet again 💀
Team - "We need to shoot better"
Ja Morant - *Jordan Meme, "and I took that personally!"
Coach: it all starts with beating your defender
Ja: -whip- got em coach
😂😂😂
Man Shaq was spot on. The man literally told on himself
Self snitchin
He has a death wish or more likely he thinks he’s untouchable.
I don't think he was exactly right. Talking about his parents like some kind of guiding force for Ja. His parents have gotten him in trouble in two situations we know about. They might encourage Ja to show up somewhere with guns and a posse to threaten security guards and mall workers. If that's the case then the whoel family needs therapy or else Ja has to tell his parents 'Bye bye.'
@@Peekul1 I don't think as a parent you would like to see your talented kid who is already famous and rich, carrying a concealed weapon, no matter what, it's not understandable, it's not necessary and I don't think there is any benefit from it other than trying to look hard, which Ja is not, he proved the exact opposite, real Gs don't go on IG flashing guns and hitting kids, its pathetic.
Shaq knows a whole lot about snitching. He used to get brothers locked up back in the day by snitching on them. Setting them up.
Shannon Sharpe said it best "bro your not hard", problem is he's surrounding himself with a bunch of yes men
That entire team thinks they’re hard. Oh, and Dillon brooks isn’t any different
And his mom who is as hood as hood can get.
@@dbsti3006 His mom a bird.
@@dbsti3006 For real? Didn't ja grow up in suburbans in big house anf good neighberhood?
@@rano2613 He grew up in I think Dolzall, South Carolina. Can't remember the name. I guess a good way to explain what I mean is that for instance I grew up in a middle class neighborhood 10min south of Baton Rouge. It was a quiet neighborhood, but there was gang activity, robberies, and gun violence taking place still. Just down the street where we were. I would walk to my friends house and you would see hood people. Police cars were always there after a shooting.
4:06 "... whatever this is that he's going through- to get help, to get better.'"
She actually spoke about Ja's decision to break the league's rules and carry a gun like Ja is suffering from some unknown illness or injury.
Ohhhh my.
She’s just referencing the words used in Ja’s statement.
they trying to protect him from the public scrutiny. he's one of the future faces of the league. he brings in big money. they not throwing that away right now. they're in damage control mode. so he'll do his time then all will be forgotten so to speak. notice NO ONE in the league or the networks really bashing him like they jumped all over kyrie lol
Ja is having a blast right now!
I see what you did there.
💀💀💀💀
No pun intended
Jamal keeps talking about them needing a vet to guide him. Steven Adams literally told him and the whole team to stop going out partying and Ja went out and pulled out the gun on IG the same night.
Thank you Shaq. Thank you for not sugar coating it.
Sure seem like he tried to. Saying that ppl are taking something away from Ja. That's BS.
@@jaked5598 I'm thinking Shaq was referencing he had a lot to lose not someone was trying to take anything.
@@otiscarlwhite8745 idk man. He specifically said "we need to stop putting ourselves in a position where they can take away what we worked so hard for". Now, I'm not even going to get into what he meant by the "we" and "they", although I'm sure we both know what he meant. But if Ja loses anything from this (which he wont other than some games and maybe a lil money) it will be because he threw it away. Not because ppl took it from him.
@@jaked5598 I'm thinking Shaq meant the "homies" being they are the ones who help take things away Ja has earned. Just my opinion.
@@otiscarlwhite8745 guess that's plausible. But he also said "idk where he's from, idk who's hanging out with you, that don't matter." So that's not the way perceived that message.
I love the way she reported. No bias. Straight facts. Much respect to her
She’s pretty too
Im lookin for her ig in the comments
They should discuss these things when Chuck, Kenny, Ernie, and Shaq are here. Leave the boring topics to the other crew.
You're right I agree but Tuesday comes before Thursday.
@@ifyjoanna 😂😂😂 and Wednesday
I thought my boy was home when he took that picture this just may change everything now
This crew is legit never boring at all
@@ifyjoanna The people can wait for a few days.
The fact that steven adams is only 29 and needs to be the mentor and veteran on that team shows you how young this team is and they’re already one of the best team in the west
He been in the league for like 10 years. He better be one
He'd be a veteran on every team... dude was drafted back in 2013. He's eligible for the leagues minimum veteran contracts
He needs to leave that 🤡 team
Steven Adams is like the dad of the team 😂
I would take Steven Adams as a mentor in any part of my life. The dude does his job, is so calm and collected even though can break in half near 99% of the male population of the world, never complains, humble and respected. The problem is the group around him
Accountability does not mean you get to avoid consequences.
Remember that one comment you made that the Grizzlies need to be humbled and that one reply that says "why ya hating? They're just having fun." Well here's your receipt.
Them being humbled will forever be corny coming from sports fans who are the opposite of that when their team is successful. Ja for sure needed to be stopped from being an idiot though
Tf does being humble have to do in this instance. has nothing to do with this situation. do you just hate him because you ain't him or something
Id really like to hear Chucks take on it
Shaq keeping it real makes sense yeah I want to hear Chuck Ernie Kenny
@@hasanmuhammad3916 nah Kenny usually say some bs
I’d really like to hear what Chuck would say after he went on All The Smoke and talked about how young players are messing up the money when they were happy Magic and Larry got $1M shoe contracts.
Considering how Chuck acted back in the day his perspective carry’s a lot of weight. I feel like too many people are being a bit soft on this and Chuck will be 100 percent real.
@@Jaykurosakii ya’ll literally hate Kenny for no reason, idk why you feel like you have to but you don’t
5:58 Say no more Shaq! Hit the nail on the head! 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
I like that Stephanie reporter. She is very well spoken and informative. Spoke for 4 minutes without breaking interest
I was thinking the same
TNT hired a good one.
There are kids who really grew up in the hood and experienced street life who can only dream to be in Ja's position as a multi-million earner. Meanwhile, Ja took all his blessings for granted and wanted to be in the hood.
Actually be American
One of the most ridiculous things. Guy can buy house in yact Improve and get as much girls. Don't doing something like this. Clowns are better than ja
They are kids there are not grew in hood but their parents learn them how they shot use gun looking school shooter
...and the question is, why? Why do that?
@John-Mark Christmas because he wants to be "black" when he should Just stick to being a professional
I was hyped when i see NBA TNT posted a video, then i realise its Tuesday....
Would love to hear CHUCK
"Bad company corrupts good manners" Ja has to learn the hard way. This need to happen for him to be better. I pray for a change on his life, future and especially his daughter.
Everyone taking it easy on the kid he's gonna take this slap on the wrist and continue his ways.
Ja is reverse 50 Cent: "Get Poor or Die Trying"
I dunno if you made this up on your own but this should be top comment 🤣🤣🤣
Ja is like Ja Rule he from good home and playing OG.
@@rano2613 lol I was going to say Ja rule
Team mate and veteran Steven Adams called out Ja Morant about this incident before according to news outlets!
Steven Adams called a players only meeting before the Denver game and Ja still went out and flashed the gun on IG Live early morning after that game, good advice is only good if he is willing to listen
We need to stop immortalizing athletes. If someone at regular job did this there would be instant termination. SMH
Bc regular job employees don’t generate billions.
@@AlexanderBraden1 I mean depending on the business they do
@@AlexanderBraden1 billions??
Well for one being an athlete isn’t a regular job. You can’t compare being a star in the NBA to working at a construction site.
@@AlexanderBraden1 you are delusional if you think ja generates billion dollar for the league, lol
This guys are actually giving him the pass..ja wont change if nba wont bring the hammer down. The are so many instances already involving a gun so ja needs to change
Man I love Shaq and chuck !. Ever since I was a kid. Young players . Listen to these 2 Shaq n Charles. They always tell u the truth
I want the same energy shown to kyrie to now be shown to Ja
Come on man, you know the truth, you woke enough.
Come on man, you know the truth, you woke enough.
Shannon Sharp warned him a few months back. He didn't listen
Alot of us did we kept saying humble yourself Ja in the past comments
@@Avenue77 yet there’s more people saying he didn’t do anything wrong and were tolerating this kind of behavior. It’s sad but all I could say if doesn’t learn from this is that, he did it to himself.
I warned him too but he called me a poor guy and he doesn't listen to broke boys.
@@Joe-oj4rh money doesn’t change people, it simply amplifies what they are on the inside.
everyone is talking like he is a baby. He is a grown man so he needs to be accountable for his actions.
Obviously he's going to get hit w a big suspension and fine
To be young & dumb... One of America's Greatest Past Times.
Thank You SHAQ for being 💯
Shaq just killed every take I heard thus far on this situation straight up
Bending over backwards to give him the benefit of the doubt. Keep that same energy for everyone regardless of who they are.
The way the team is talking about Ja tells me that the rest of Jas season isn't gonna go well at all. Athletes committing crimes isn't unheard of and players don't usually heap support and sorrow upon them to that degree. Waving a firearm seems more boneheaded than something that requires teammates support and talking about how he's still a good person and how he needs help. I think that they know that he's going to be out for a hot minute and they're trying to support him over dealing with the fact that his season is done and the mental stuff that comes with realizing the impact of his mistake, one which would be pretty small all things considered if he was getting a slap on the wrist from the league
when you become more hated than dillon brooks and you're both on the same team.
JC still looks like he can come off the bench and get double digit points
I bet he still could too
@@Chris-wq3pe no doubt. Getting field goals is coded in his genes.
but can he do it for 82 games is the question. doubt it your body breaks down after 35
@@alfredooliva5175 who said he's playing 82 games?
It's about what Jalen Rose said a couple of days ago. Fame is also a drug. I believe that Ja felt really almighty in a couple of months now on how he speak and act and it's because of his fame that drives this kind of behavior. And with the latest event, it became a wakeup call to him that, man you need to stay humble and down before you really reach the top.
Some of the greatest words Shaq has said on this show
How we talking about accountability but then Candace says I hope everyone else sees the role they play in this. 😅
Ja is young but he’s a man, who can’t be holding pistols in the club on IG live. 😂 idk I’m just sayin
Shaq is the man! I love you Big Man!
So many NBA players keep saying the issue is that he posted to social media, instead of stating the real issue...
Just makes me think Ja will get into a real serious situation somewhere down the road
Why people keep calling grown people kids? My parents, family, and family friends stopped calling me a kid at 17. Ja Morant isn't under the age of 18.....
Shaq sound like a good dad
Dillon Brooks really trying to help him but basically enables him. Ja needs to change the way he is now.
Skip Bayless actually said it best, you just lost a game, what are you celebrating at 5am after a loss. Should be focusing on the next game.
probably one of the best shaq speeches he’s done in his time with tnt
All the cover up damage control for Ja.
Shaq with the facts!!
Ja needs help and strong mentors and people in his life that can help navigate life and more.
His father is a friend 🤣😂😂
Ja needs jail time and to get fired that will straighten him out!!! ASAP!!!! I bet alllllllllll his family n friends gonna miss that money
Ja Morant needs respect from people around him. If this is the life he wants to live, just kick him from the league and let him do what he wants. You can't force anything under the name of help/support/mentorship.
Pretty embarassing when he has both parents. His parents are just as immature as he is. That’s the issue….
Ja needs Jah
when Craw mentioned the vets stepping in, u picture Stevo w his arm around Ja like "So mate, i heard u was playin with guns"
And Temeterius parents have a real good marriage lol
He went to Cranbrook
That’s a private school
That must be the talking point that was handed out by Nike, "he owned it"... yeah, sure. It was more of his agent scrambling to keep endorsements from doing him
Shaq made a very valid point in this segment about the situation
That was some great reporting from Stephanie Ready at the beginning, thanks for the facts
Man, Candace needs new friends, cause her current friends aren’t advising her fashion choices 😂
His father need also accountability on this. What i seeing is that when he got a taste of luxury and “celebrity” status. He stop bein a father, he became one of Ja homies.
Where was all this damage control when Kyrie went through his episodes earlier in the season? The media is so biased. People(rappers) that like to brandish guns on IG normally don’t need any help!
I'm thinking the same thing. The media is so supportive of Ja 🤔 But I remember them being so triggered about Kyrie. Shaq and Barkley were so mad they refused to say his name, they were just referring to him as an idiot. Where's that energy for Morant?
shaq is the realest person in the universe in this video, we often make fun of him for various staff but one thing that he is is real and honest
Great points Shaq!!
Unfortunately Ja is the embodiment of despite having generational wealth (upon the end of his contract), ungodly talent, good education, supporting parents, a beautiful woman (now ex) and daughter, you could and would still turn out the way he did. I hope he genuinely learns and betters himself, stay away from the group he’s “hanging out” with.
Man people are so quick to judge. He's obviously not right, needs help-- not judgment or being thrown on the trash heap. He'll get it together.
Says more about his parents
Ja had generational wealth before he stepped foot on a basketball court
@@bigfu nah his parents aren’t the problem. He had a good upbringing. He lived in a nice house in the suburbs and went to a private school it’s just now he wants to act like he’s from the hood
@@bigfu Ja is a man. You can’t blame parents at this point in his life
Everybody did a great job 🔥🤝💯
Candace going for the pyjama look!!! 🤣
So Steven Adams talked in a team meeting directed at Ja and then he went live just to show his gun at a club on the road after a loss and then the next day a statement is made where he is saying he needs help??? Trust me, he didn't write any of that. He deserves any suspension or loss of money coming his way. This wasn't the only incident, we heard at least 3 different ones. Grow up, Ja. Real gangsters try to hide what they really are, not show it to the rest of the world
He's like young AI. He'll end up like one of the "what ifs" of this great league if he doesnt veer off a different direction..
Shaq was so on point with this
This is like getting a look at Aaron Hernandez before the big revelations in his life. We may get to see it all unfold with this young superstar.
As a heat fan glad. We got UD still fir the young guys
Gun and Ja and his buddy jumped a 17 y/o OVER BASKETBALL, Ja and crew showed up to mall and threatened security, Ja and crew taunted another NBA team with alleged laser sighted guns, Now this.... The Problem is Ja and Ja alone! And according to Federal Law in order for you carry a gun across state lines you need to be registered in the state you reside when you purchased and the state you are visiting. (THAT IS THE LETTER OF THE LAW) Second: brandishing a weapon in public while INTOXICATED is a felony with up to 3 years...(The NBA, Nike, and his Sports drink deal have a ton of money to profit off his likeness so most likely they make all this go away) Profits trumps accountability in the grand scheme of things. Tis the Adam Silver way 😅
I Love the amount of responsibility exhibited in this reportage by Stephanie… The way she constantly reminded everyone to not jump to conclusions, I respect it so much..
I have never seen a person look less threatening holding a gun 🔫
Shaq just glitched I can’t be the only one that seen that
feels good man to have Ja and his team be smacked with some humble pie to the highest degree 😂 LOL@Nike for replacing Kyrie with Ja 😂😂😂
Didn't he have 3 other gun episodes already? Then obviously he didn't learn from the first 2 times.
He only had 2, this one and the pacers thing (which was investigated and turned out to be a farce). The other story was a lie made up by people on the internet mixing the stories up and created a whole new story. Ja did punch a kid in the face tho, but that was after he got hit in the head with a basketball and was told that his house and family would be shot up
@@timitchell9947 what about the one with the mall security?
Not sure how they say no vets when it was reported Steven Adams had a players only meeting the day this happened 😮
When they say I shoot around of my days off, ja means it literally
Nike's in full support smh
I will never understand why people get on IG Live while being ignorant…
Let’s be honest here.. he ain’t working on himself regarding his decision. He’s just chillin somewhere waiting for this to die down
I'm going to assume. It's his gun. He threatened a teen with it while they were playing basketball.
A veteran needs to take him under their guidance and help him focus!
If 200+mil dont help you focus .. Nothing will
@@bigfu Lots of players who never had money and fame don't know how to act when they get it. So the dollar amount means nothing!
@@byrondhouston Ja parents have money 🤦🏿♂️
@@bigfu But this is HIS money, Big difference and the influence around. Unless you have been in that situation you will never understand. Still no excuse.
Steven Adams tried. He didn't listen
Everyone ignoring the fact that this isn’t his first mistake. Didn’t he jump a high school kid and then bring out a gun from his house lol “hey it’s a mistake”
That case was dropped / sealed because the 17 year old initiated the conflict by throwing a ball at Ja’s head / threatened to shoot up Ja house and afterwards tried to sue.
@@JaykurosakiiI mean you've described it pretty well but just to add some points.
The criminal case was dropped.
The DA probably didnt continue as it's a very he said style arguement. (,Very hard to prove beyond a reasonable doubt). It all depends on who you believe it appears you believe Ja from your description but the teen has a different version. Both versions have the teen throwing the ball. After is where it all changes.
He didn't try to sue him he has sued him and is currently suing him. In civil court the evidence changes to balance of probability. Again this will come down to who is more believable. Some will believe the kid and others Ja
I like to get it cracking in the club every know and then 😂 my boy Shaq
Yo Ja Wick, many children watching you and aimed to be like you. Dont disappoint them, your family and your own children. Keep the world a better place for the future. Grow up man. I know this doesnt define you but you cannot repeat this kind of mistake again. Seek help
I like what Jamal said about vets in the locker room but the problem with today’s kids / young adults I don’t think many of them have any interest in listening.
Well said Shaq!
It's a shame his OG, his father is not trying to help but rather be his friend. The immaturity starts with him.
His father wants to act more like a groupie than an actual father right now
Ja Rule needs to set his son Ja Morant straight.
I've always held off on making big decisions Until I ran it through jar rule frist
I guess Americans could never believe how strange this discussion is to Europeans like me for example. Owning guns is nearly impossible in most European countries (unless it‘s a job like hunter, or a sport that you practice). It‘s absolutely unimaginable that a famous sportperson pulls out a gun publicly and could maybe come away with a few games suspension. Here in Europe this is a serious crime, I don‘t know what the consequences are, but you would probably end up in jail. However, it‘s not even so much about the „law“, it‘s mostly that this is just not part of our culture, identity, and minds…rightfully so! Also, it‘s not seen as something cool either. I don‘t know how many incidents, school shootings, etc. have to happen until your authorities in the US will finally realize that it‘s one of the most horrible things ever. And then what is Ja‘s message to the kids that follow him on instagram???? I don‘t think you could possibly call that action a mistake, to me it‘s a disgrace!
suspend him like 30 games without pay and fine him 200k and put him to jail since he want to be a tough guy. His young teammates are spoiling him the only person have brain is steven adams
Perfectly said by Shaq!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍♥️
Jamal CrossOver Crawford looks natural. Hope he continues this.
"Shoot around" has a new meaning for the grizz
🎶🎵Self destruction....ya headed for self destruction 🎶🎵
I agree with Shaq. I hope he can bounce back and I hope he doesn't have to be away too long, but he has to use common sense and realize he's not a normal guy. He's an NBA star worth $200+ million. The world is always watching
Shaq is right, Ja did this to himself.
When Ja Morant felt like Shannon Sharpe really disrespected him by saying "He not Bout dat Life" and that he came from a 2 parent Household, Ja took dat very personally and turned into SUGE KNIGHT AND NBA YOUNGBOY😭☠️
...And now Ja's team might be without him throughout the NBA playoffs!!!
Come on Ja!!!!!
Ja and his crew!
He did have a veteran advice him... Steven Adams is a veteran and called for caution....
Ja dismissed or ignored his counsel...
thank you shaq