"He needs to be investigated" - NBA Fans Erupt as Ja Morant Faces Suspension After Sidline Clash with Grizzlies Coach

NBA fans reacted to the Memphis Grizzlies suspending Ja Morant for one game after a loss against the LA Lakers. According to Sham Charania, the team suspended Mornat, citing "conduct detrimental to the team."

After a loss to the Lakers, Morant was called out by Tuomas Iisalo, the Grizzlies' coach, for his 8-point performance. Morant's response was dismissive and not appropriate, as the confrontation took place in front of the team.

Reacting to the post, one of the fans said that Morant needed to be investigated for his performance.

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"He needs to be investigated. Bro don’t just score 8 points for the hell of it." "Check his Daddy's FanDuel activity. They cashed in on those unders."

A fan said that Morant didn't behave like a professional basketball player throughout his career.

"Always injured, suspended for trash talk, or flashing gang signs , this dude’s more built for the streets than the court 😤🤦😁."

One of the fans laughed at the troubles Ja Morant kept getting himself into.

"He got suspended for guns and now this??? 😂😂😂."

A fan simply agreed with the suspension.

"He was detrimental to the court with all them bricks last game, makes sense."

One of the fans predicted that Ja Morant and the Grizzlies might finally have a breakup.

"Trade deadline about to be crazy this year. Add Ja to the list 😬."

For one fan, Morant needed to start his career fresh at a different place.

"Dude just needs a fresh start. Maybe a trade for *equal* talent would be in order. Zion/Trae, etc. I hope he gets back to his old self. One of the most fun players to watch."

Ja Morant expresses his frustration after loss against Lakers

Ja Morant's season-low eight points were indicative of something else, and it was apparent in Ja Morant's comments after the game. According to ESPN, after the game, Morant was asked if he noticed anything in the loss to the Lakers

"According to [the coaching staff], probably don't play me, honestly," Morant said. "That's basically what the message was. It's cool."

Morant's frustration might stem from the fact that his minutes have been heavily cut. This year, he is averaging a career-low 28 minutes. He played 31 minutes against the Lakers. Even when he was asked about his performance, he responded with "go ask the coaching staff."

Perhaps, a change might come in Memphis sooner than expected.

Edited by Nandjee Ranjan