What the hell is wrong with Ja Morant?
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We'll see. The first incident happened in a public place while Morant was under the influence and very likely involved him transporting a gun on a team plane though that last part can't be proven. This was Morant in a private vehicle during the offseason.
He'll likely get a harsher penalty for exactly what you stated - being dumb enough to do something similar not long after being suspended and meeting with the commish about it, but I can't imagine a really lengthy suspension holding up on appeal from the NBAPA based on the actual act, even with his recent history.
But the number of games is pretty immaterial at this point. The bigger issue is that after everything that's happened, Morant hasn't gotten the message.
He'll likely get a harsher penalty for exactly what you stated - being dumb enough to do something similar not long after being suspended and meeting with the commish about it, but I can't imagine a really lengthy suspension holding up on appeal from the NBAPA based on the actual act, even with his recent history.
But the number of games is pretty immaterial at this point. The bigger issue is that after everything that's happened, Morant hasn't gotten the message.
I dont know all the rules of player conduct for the NBA, but the punishment will have to reflect something enforceable.
It dosent matter how Silver FEELS about it. He needs to enforce the bylaws and correct the image of the NBA within the laws and rules agreed upon. Sure theres lattitue within that as his previous punishment was laughable. The min will be double that if I had to guess, maybe they go a little harder since it will be at the beginning of next season. He'll have time to come back to entertain us in the race to the playoffs. So 20 to 30 is my guess.
The media always talks about what a privilege it is to play in the NBA. Maybe one of those other 4,000 dudes with a better head should be allowed to step up.
It dosent matter how Silver FEELS about it. He needs to enforce the bylaws and correct the image of the NBA within the laws and rules agreed upon. Sure theres lattitue within that as his previous punishment was laughable. The min will be double that if I had to guess, maybe they go a little harder since it will be at the beginning of next season. He'll have time to come back to entertain us in the race to the playoffs. So 20 to 30 is my guess.
The media always talks about what a privilege it is to play in the NBA. Maybe one of those other 4,000 dudes with a better head should be allowed to step up.
It was brought up today that this punishment, if it stands, prevents him from being eligible for any postseason awards and thereby also possibly reduces the amount he could get paid on his next contract. While I think he should have gotten more games taken away, it could be a VERY significant chunk of change he loses in addition to the time away (and his normal pay lost for just the games themselves).
I'd be shocked if that wasn't part of the thought process when deciding on his suspension. I was thinking 15 games (which would mean if he missed 3 games he'd be ineligible for awards) but 25 guarantees it.
I haven't been paying a lot of attention but AFAIK the player's association hasn't argued the length of the suspension. To me that was the big sticking point with a long suspension being handed down but I'm guessing the NBA discussed it with them first to avoid that.
And yes, while Morant still has a monster extension kicking in this season, his behavior is costing him a lot in terms of potential bonuses as well as endorsements.
I haven't been paying a lot of attention but AFAIK the player's association hasn't argued the length of the suspension. To me that was the big sticking point with a long suspension being handed down but I'm guessing the NBA discussed it with them first to avoid that.
And yes, while Morant still has a monster extension kicking in this season, his behavior is costing him a lot in terms of potential bonuses as well as endorsements.