The National Basketball Association (NBA) is no stranger to controversy, and recently the league has been dealing with an incident involving Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant. On April 15th, Morant was arrested for reckless driving and speeding after he was clocked going over 100 mph in a 55 mph zone. Although the charges were later dropped, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made it clear that Morant will still face league penalties for his actions.
Silver stated that the league takes all matters of player safety seriously and that the decision to drop the criminal charges does not absolve Morant of any potential league penalties. He also noted that the NBA has a long history of disciplining players for similar incidents, regardless of whether or not they are found guilty in a court of law.
The NBA has a long list of rules and regulations that all players must abide by, and Silver believes that Morant’s reckless driving is a violation of those rules. He also noted that the league will take into account the fact that Morant is a rookie and that he may not have been aware of the rules when he was driving.
Silver stated that the league will review the incident and determine what type of punishment is appropriate. He also noted that the league could impose fines, suspensions, or other penalties depending on the severity of the incident.
Although Morant may not face criminal charges for his reckless driving, it is clear that the NBA is taking the matter seriously and will not hesitate to impose league penalties if necessary. It is important for all players to understand that they are expected to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the NBA, and any violation of these rules can result in serious consequences.
