Ja Morant, the NBA player, broke his silence regarding his controversial celebration during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. After scoring 31 points and providing seven assists in the 116-115 victory, Morant faced criticism for his gesture in the final seconds of the game.

 

During a slam dunk, Morant mimicked holding and firing two guns before returning to his own half of the court. This action drew negative attention, considering allegations made by exotic dancers accusing him of flashing a firearm in a club, as well as his personal history with firearms.

 

However, Morant indirectly addressed the issue by retweeting a video on X.com (formerly known as Twitter). The video, titled “Ja Morant pulled out that BR cellyyyyyyy,” featured celebrations from the Louisiana State Tigers’ college football team. In the video, the players performed various dances and simulated firing guns into the crowd.

 

By sharing this video, Morant suggested that his celebration was a reference to the LSU Tigers’ celebratory actions rather than anything more serious. It is worth noting that there are similarities between Morant’s gesture and the actions depicted in the video.

 

Morant’s response provides some context to his controversial celebration, but opinions may still differ regarding its appropriateness given the surrounding allegations and sensitivities related to firearms.