Kenny spoke like an uncle that shows up late to the family reunion without any food while eating everyone else’s. Interrupting Ernie like the bumbling “please hear me” chrome dome crooked-knee fool he is
"There's people working 9-5 that would KILL to be in our shoes..." Chuck showing humility and gratitude. These kids today have the HIGHEST sense of entitlement it's MIND BLOWING!!!!
Facts bro or hell people that play basketball working on there craft would kill to be in ja shoes that don't have the resources to get notice or a opportunity to play pro it's just sad man dude trying to waste all that talent
those 2nd amendment arguments are dumb af. Even flashing a gun on social media flaunting it around and if HR sees the video there may be some consequences. You represent the NBA like it or not and reputation means everything. Those are who mad probably never worked in a corporate job or a 9-5 job.
Except, if he was talking about Nick Wright, he's not right. NW wasn't saying that Ja should tell the league to F off. He was saying either do what you said you were going to do OR say "I didn't do anything wrong, guns are legal". Don't provide lip service then get caught again a month later.
Chuck the same person got DUI drinking and driving and not only chuck ..NBA allows you to get drunk at games and they tell you to download gambling apps at these games infront of kids so what chuck talking about like he done walked a fine line of life
You could say that's wrpng too because there are 18,19 years old in the nba... Josh giddey, kuminga and the rookies Luka entered at 19 years old but he wasn't like this, and acted like an adult
23 year olds look like kids to me. It's not an excuse, but you aren't your most mature self at that age. A lot of 23 year olds are barely out of their parents house these days.
@@gh-co1uk Luka was also playing professional euro ball at 16 so he had alot of older guys to help him along the way and give him advice. He had the perfect professional upbringing to make that transition.
@@TzUuup Imagine signing a contract on things you're NOT suppose to do and then breaking it trying to act tough. He's a top figure in sports, so of course you wouldn't understand the seriousness of it
@@TzUuup Imagine getting suspended for smoking weed or drinking alcohol at school or office. It’s not against the law but it’s company policy. NBA is private owned company they can do whatever they want. They never said don’t keep guns for your safety. Lot of players probably have guns at their house but none of them show it on IG live
Barkley had a good quote in his book about the concept of “keeping it real” “I want to keep it real because I don’t want my friends to think I’ve changed, but you do change you grow and experience new things in life. I’m not the same kid I was in Leeds Alabama, the concept of keeping it real most likely came from someone who wasn’t doing anything at all” What is Ja trying to prove other than “oh he hard” to his friends who probably don’t have anything going for themselves? It’s sad really.
They hide behind them guns like they are tough but the moment they get locked up and don't have a gun to defend themselves They are as soft as birthday cakes. it's the Napolean little man complex
No you are not wrong but there is more than that to the story, change the word rigged to choreograph to help the ratings to make more money because is a business but people called it rigged cause they are personally involved for their personal team, everyone wants to win but at the end there is only one who will win, tough business lol., nice video.
idk why, but I kinda choked up a bit when Shaq talked about his role models and mentioned Chuck. He's absolutely right. When I was a kid my role models were the ones that inspired me to do great things. I'm sure they did dumb things, but I never heard about it. Just saw their greatness. PUT AWAY YOUR CAMERA
Barkley did do some dumb things but he grew up and did a 180 and is a much better man today for it. He did those mistakes so that NBA players have a blueprint of not what to do....plus this new players get paid so much more money.
Funny...but honestly John Wick....the fictional film character...is a highly trained and skilled gun owner with NO SOCIAL MEDIA...who is a person of character, integrity and DISCIPLINE....Ja's very far from having any of those traits.
Thank you Kenny that’s what I have been thinking too. People track down those who claim they’re about that lifestyle, that’s how rappers get killed, because they flash their guns or their stacks of money. Ja is putting himself in severe danger because all it takes is one crazy senile person who wants to test that man and see if he is who he thinks and says he is. That’s one of the biggest concerns
Chuck isn't the most eloquent guy but boy do i love it when he hits the nail in the head and drives his point home and calling out people who missed the point
And he ain't wrong.. You basically traded to follow the rules and regulation for the millions of dollars... So if you wanna do what you wanna do.. You gotta let go of the privilege you got
Thank you Shaq, Ernie, Kenny and Chuck. I've been listening to these fools all day talk about he didn't break any laws as if that's the standard. No, a few weeks ago you sat across the table from your CEO who made it clear these actions were unacceptable. You looked him in the eye and said it wouldn't happen again and here we are. Apparently an 8 game suspension wasn't painful enough. Does it take 25, 40 or 82 to get the message across? Ja, the NBA will survive without you. You're not the only potential face of the NBA. There were others before you and there will be others to take your place. Wise up!
@@Yoloman79965 I mean he already got suspended why are we still bullying him? Kid didn’t do anything illegal still got punished . Ok move on. This is stupid
I'm so glad to hear the man say it isn't his friends, it's HIM! I've read people online blame this grown adult man's parents for his actions. He needs to accept responsibility for HIS actions.
@@mikebrown1068 you are missing the point. He is not getting arrested. He can have as many weapons as he wants. He can choose to leave the NBA and wave as many guns as he wants. However the NBA holds him to a different standard. It’s reckless waiving around a weapon and this is against the NBA’s moral clause.
Kenny made a good point people are saying "Jai friends are bad influence" There a good possibility that Jai is the friend you need to be worried about.
Ja chose to associate and stay with them therefore it's his fault and nobody else's. He's a grown-ass man ffs, he should take accountability for his dumb decisions.
Love these guys holding him ACCOUNTABLE! Too much in todays society do we have grown men making excuses for other grown men. I seen Jay Williams trying to point to mental illness, get a grip. Just like Kenny said, it ain't his friends, it's HIM!
I love how Shaq is willing to let the others say what they want to say. He doesn’t rush anyone, his body language is like he really listens to others first.
What adds to it is the Memphis area has some of the worst gun violence in the country. Having a superstar of the area waving a gun around on social media with a bunch of kids that look up to him seeing that, it's a bad look.
David Robinson has an actual award named after his name sake. That says something about your moral as a person. Ja has a long road to hoe to get a Morant award on the table.
@@beankobe8205 @Bean KoBe Sure he didn't do anything illegal, but his image is getting wrecked by doing something stupid. You want kids looking up to Ja buy guns and do the same thing as him then? He keeps this up, 100% guarantee in a few years, we're going to see "Breaking News: Ja Morant killed in a drive by."
@@beankobe8205 u probably someone without any accomplishments. Its not illegal but he is accountable of his actions and as someone with his reach and is in the NBA if u listen to kenny they have to uphold a morale that is set by the NBA of what a player should be.
Obviously they didn’t hear the part about “morality clauses” in their NBA multi million dollar contracts. Rewind and listen again to Kenny 😂😂. @beankobe8205
Guys... awesome opinions. You guys are a very classy bunch. Not only do you have respect for the game, your words clearly demonstrate the type of character and moral fortitude you have. Much appreciated!!
, was always taught that any "friend"s that know better even if you do and don't tell you for your own good aren't friends, they probably are the ones who hang with him just because he got money
it's like the Military. if you're in uniform, you represent the Military and if you do something that makes the Military look bad, you can be punished. Ja represents the NBA, not just when in uniform but out in public as a public figure.
Facts. In addition he is getting paid generational wealth type money. He just screwed himself on the shoe deal. I think when guys are young they think they have forever to make this type of money. The smart guys will turn their young millionaire money into Magic, Kobe, Shaq, LBJ and MJ type wealth. Check out Junior Bridgeman and Vinnie Johnson…amassed crazy wealth without the millionaire salaries of today.
Hearing shaq say to chuck I'll pay for it when he said the network won't let him say what he wants to say was so dope these 4 are really a lil brotherhood it's awesome
Guaranteed Ja has friends/family who hold him accountable. Ppl like Ja ignore those friends and gravitate to the ones who condone his stupidity. Ja aint stupid his ungrateful. Needs stiff reality check.
Nahhh his mom has called him twice to come “handle incidents” where she felt she was disrespected. His family definitely enables him just as much as anyone.
Bro he literally pointed the camera at him watching to see what he was gonna do. He was looking at Ja before he pointed the camera. Ja chose to have the gun out while another Livestream was happening knowing he could once again appear waving a gun around LIVE AGAIN. Both played their part in slipping, Ja's "friend" pointed the camera at him on purpose making it look like he didn't mean to. Ja started waving the gun around ON STREAM AGAIN even if it wasn't pointing at him yet, why would a camera NOT point at him as a public icon? Thinking it's not going to is goofy as hell.
I know sometimes they get hate for being old guys being hard on players but I think this is truly a situation where they are all right! Welcome to being an adult with a job you are expected to act a certain way and if you don’t there are consequences simple as that.
There’s plenty of young and old athletes that watch sports with joy but have a stinging pain from never making it and being able to take care of the ones they love. I wish happiness and great things to all of you and your loved ones may we all get what we want out of this life.
Thank you Kenny the first one to comment and and spoke the truth perfectly. The worst part about it is the first situation. I think we all were like he is a idiot but we understand young guys make mistakes but to go and do it again after know full well your cannot do these types of things and represent the NBA blows my mind. Kenny said it best its him and its too man famous people with names trying to defend this nonsense.
My question is, where is Sir Charles when UNARMED black males who have committed NO CRIMES are being shot left and right by the police???? I don't agree with what Ja did, but damn it, Charles has had so many opportunities to speak out on the killing of UNARMED black males, yet he remains silent in those instances. Unfortunately, a lot of us know exactly why that is. smfh
Best discussion I’ve heard on Ja so far. All these broke fools some at home and some on 📺 talking about Ja didn’t break any laws and he’s just a young guy. When you work for a private organization, signed a contract worth hundreds of millions, there are rules,guidelines,code of conduct and expectations to be met. For 10M we all will gladly take Ja’s job, far less for 250M, I’d change my name if you asked me to 😂😂
Contractual terms are subject to reasonable interpretation. How does the lawful possession of a firearm violate a morality clause? Where is the morality issue in lawfully possessing a firearm?
Been waiting for this segment since Sunday; will edit my response after watched. Edit: Feels like something you'd watch playing MyCareer in NBA2K. Ja gonna get suspended for probably half of next season. It's awkwardly weird to watch all of the NBA Networks not even try to destroy his character or his personality but rather are worried and care about him and are disappointed. This is obviously an atmosphere and society where people can prosper and be the best versions of themselves. I think Ja might have 1 last chance with a lot to prove. This will be a make or break year for him for sure.
I'd think he'd like to also. Kenny will counterpoint just about everything. I think that's his role on here. But as Booth says it. There is no way to call it without just sounding argumentative for TV drama, or end up looking like an idiot who can't follow simple logic.
They just said everything I've been telling these dummies who trying to make excuse for Ja Morant who has a NBA contract he has to go by and I was born and live in Memphis where you will almost do anything to be in his position smdh
I like what Kenny said about how his behavior can cost Grizzlies and the NBA money, not the just these organizations btw but also the people working in these organizations, from the janitor all the way up to the ticket sellers. If for instance, JA gets suspended, fewer people will come to watch the games.
Appropriate punishment: Suspension for ENTIRE 2023-2024 season and 2024-2025 season And any players that support Morant gets suspended for 1 year as well
Spreewell literally Choked his Coach on Live TV..!! Which is a Physical Assault.. an Actual Crime.!! And was Suspended for basically a Year.. 68 games I believe.. so Holding a Gun on Camera is equivalent to Physical Assault?? A Felony!??
I’m sure NBA players are very disappointed with what he did and don’t support him flashing a gun on IG. Even if there were players who support Ja being a gun owner, why should they suffer consequences? That makes no sense.
Early 90's basket ball. Detroit Pistons-Bill Laimbeer, Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Thomos, Joe Dumars and others. These guys were there to win the Championship. Hard fouls, jaw jacking in your face comfort zone playing. Great physical ability on the top NBA level.
Completely agree with Charles. He didn’t get charged with a crime, but what he did was 100% illegal. You can’t have a firearm inside a club for one. And 2 you definitely cannot brandish it inside a restricted area. 😂😂😂 it’ll be a learning lesson. Dude got potential.
Gotta love people taking a word and twisting it so much that now it means anything someone doesn't like. Instead of the original meaning.. Yall so cring repeating everything your group leaders say 🥸
Woke in the Black & White communities must have 2 different definitions, Caucasians use it like it's an insult lol. Nubians use it to show you know your past and not his-story
Woke always meant to see things for how they really are. Understand the truth of realities and stay alert for peoples or institutions motivations. It got twisted by the Alt-right and then moved into mainstream“conservatism”. Sadly the people screaming against wokeness are truly the ones that need to get woke.
Spot on!! Such impressive commentary. So beyond dissappointed in Ja! Was a huge fan, gave him a second chance, and he let us down! Moving on. I am no longer a Grizzly Fan, unfair to the team, but I stand firm on that.
U can still be fan of the Grizzlies and not be a fan of a player on the team. I’m a Pelicans fan and I’m no longer a fan of Zion because he doesn’t show up to work.
Just like shooters on the court, there's always a shooter off the court more accurate than you. On the court you get to go home. Off the court you go to the morgue.
