Amid Reports on Father’s Questionable Influence, NBA Superstar Ja Morant Grateful of Deion Sanders for Moving Message

Ja Morant has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. After receiving an eight-game suspension for flashing a firearm on an Instagram live video, he repeated his off-court antics once again. This time, he was suspended for 25 games after a video of him holding a handgun resurfaced. This whole ordeal cost him over $7.5 million in earnings. As per the Memphis Grizzlies’ sources, his father, Tee Morant, is to blame for his son’s bad decisions. His father got into a verbal altercation with Shannon Sharpe and also argued with the Pacers bench during a home game. This behavior did not sit well with the Grizzlies, who reportedly regard him as the ‘driving force’ behind Ja’s poor conduct.

After going through so many setbacks, the troubled Ja Morant is seeking solace in the words of Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders.

Deion Sanders’ religious speech moves Ja Morant

Deion Sanders has been making waves in social media for transforming the college football landscape. Coach Prime reinvigorated the Colorado Buffaloes football program and put them back on the map after the team won just one game last season. He attributes all his success to God. Known for his dual career as a baseball and football player; he has constantly been vocal about how he?s used his faith to motivate himself and his players.

However, it is not just his players that he is helping with his words of wisdom. Memphis Grizzlies star player Ja Morant is also seeking counsel from Coach Prime during these distressing times.

Coach Prime started his morning by sharing a thoughtful quote about not letting the negativity eclipse the good in life. The motivational message touched the hearts of many. Among them was two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant, who expressed his gratitude to the coach for the encouraging words. He replied, “right on time prime… much needed”

Even after requests to reduce the suspension by the NBPA, the league has refused to back down. If Morant stays on his best behavior, the suspension will not extend beyond 25 games, making him eligible to play again on December 23rd against the Atlanta Hawks.

Ja Morant taking steps in the right direction

Morant was touted as a rising star when he first entered the NBA. However, his off-court activities over the last season have hindered his growth in the league. The Grizzlies are holding practice sessions with him so that he is ready to step on the court as soon as his suspension comes to an end.

He has been quiet ever since his suspension and according to Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman, Ja is showing signs of progress. Klieman stated, “I would again just say I think he’s taking meaningful, healthy, positive steps in the right direction. We’re going to continue to give him the structure to be able to follow through on that, and we can’t wait to have him back.”

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The Memphis Grizzlies added guard Marcus Smart and former MVP Derrick Rose this off season, adding more structure to the roster. The new additions are vocal leaders and will be looking forward to taking the role of a mentor to help the rising guard.

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