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 Live on March 4.
“The gun wasn’t mine,” Morant mentioned. “It’s not who I’m. I do not condone any kind of violence, however I take full accountability 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. “But, sooner or later, I’ll present all people who Ja actually is, what I’m about and alter this narrative.”
Morant — who hasn’t performed for the Grizzlies since March 3 — mentioned he is been in a superb psychological place following the incident … and he spent his time away from the sport talking with therapists, getting reiki therapy and dealing on nervousness respiration to assist take care of stress.
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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.
The All-Star additionally mentioned his assembly with Adam Silver … and he mentioned it was a productive dialog, because the commish voiced help for him.
Morant says he nonetheless takes pleasure in being a task mannequin … saying, “I understand I’ve numerous youngsters who look as much as me. Even in all probability some adults, numerous followers.”
“I understand my previous errors is not being a superb position mannequin. So, simply gotta be higher in that space and be extra accountable, be smarter and make higher choices.”