This suggested switch to Miami is akin to giving Morant a new lease on his tumultuous career.
Morant’s Scandals and Future in the NBA
Morant’s off-court antics are as much a topic of debate as his game. His second gun scandal has left the NBA with the task of meting out an appropriate penalty. The Grizzlies appear to be losing the fight to keep their No. 2 pick focused, and many are speculating that Morant might be skating on thin NBA ice.
If these controversial events continue to shadow Morant, the consequences could be career-altering, and some voices within the industry ominously predict that he could lose his life within five years.
Jo Morant : Perkins’s Persistent Call for Change
Perkins, the 2008 NBA champion, has been a vocal advocate for change in Morant’s case. His message to Morant has the intensity of a free-throw with the game on the line, “A third gun scandal should be the cue to leave the Grizzlies.”
High-profile individuals, like Dwyane Wade and Lil Wayne, have attempted to reach out to Morant but have been met with silence.
