Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was accused of repeatedly punching a teenage boy in the head and threatening him with a gun last summer, according to Memphis police records acquired by the Washington Post.
Feb 12, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports - 20108221Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was accused of repeatedly punching a teenage boy in the head and threatening him with a gun last summer,The alleged incident reportedly came four days after another incident in which Morant allegedly threatened the head of security at a Memphis mall.
The teenager also reportedly Shelby County Sheriff’s Office detectives that after the fight, Morant went into his house and re-emerged with his hand on a gun visible in the waistband of his paints. In the mall incident Morant was alleged to have threatened the head of security during an altercation in the parking lot, with a member of Morant's group allegedly shoving him in the head. No arrests were made.Since he entered the NBA, Morant has gained fame as a dynamic talent who. He is the clear star of the Grizzlies, who are on track to make the playoffs for a third straight time.
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