MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MAY 29: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of Game Three of the Western Conference playoffs first round series on May 29, 2021 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
Ja Morant hinted at a coaching staff issue during a post-game conference.
This incident happened on October 31, when the Memphis Grizzlies played against the Los Angeles Lakers.
During a quick locker room interview, Morant took questions from reporters when he was questioned on why he wasn’t his usual self. He responded with a quick one.
“Go ask the coaching staff why,” Morant said.
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Then reporters asked what could have been done differently other than asking the coaching staff, Morant answered honestly.
“According to them, probably don’t play me,” Morant said. “That’s basically what the message was. It’s cool.”
Following these responses, the Grizzlies quickly disciplined Morant.
Morant was suspended for one game for detrimental conduct towards the team.
The Grizzlies continued their losing streak against the Toronto Raptors and the Detroit Pistons.
To make matters worse, Morant has been shooting 38.3% from the field and 14.0% from three-point range, and as a result, the Grizzlies had a miserable 0-4 week.
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