Alliance calls for “working together”: He’s just a kid
As a highly capable and high-profile superstar in the league, Grizzlies general Ja Morant’s live broadcast of his shot for the second time caused an uproar and also incurred a heavy price. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in Taiwan The punishment was made public on June 16. In addition to being suspended for 25 games, certain conditions must be fulfilled before he can return to the court. Executive Vice President Joe Dumars also mentioned in a recent interview, Everyone is working hard to get Morant back in the league.
“He is just a 24-year-old kid,” Dumas said bluntly. Morant entered the league at a young age and received great attention from all walks of life. Perhaps he is just not used to the sudden spotlight. Because of this, the league does not He should be excluded for punishment, so despite being suspended, Morant is still allowed to train with the team and attend away games.
Talking about Morant’s situation, Dumas bluntly said that he still has a lot of room for growth, so he agreed to let him train and move with the team, so that he can adapt to the environment around him as soon as possible and grow quickly. On the right track, people including some of the league’s top brass and the Grizzlies team are working hard to ensure that Morant can return to the game.
Morant, who is regarded as the face of the Grizzlies, shocked everyone by broadcasting his shots twice in March and May this year (2023). In the 61 games he played for the Grizzlies in the 2022-23 season, he averaged He can deliver efficient data of 26.2 points, 8.1 assists, and 5.9 rebounds. His star value at critical moments is an indispensable energy for the Grizzlies. With the 25-game suspension order, the backcourt strength will be severely damaged; in addition to In addition, missing at least 25 games also means that Morant will miss all individual awards due to “low attendance rate”.
