NBA star and Nike pitchman Ja Morant has been suspended following the release of a video that showed the player holding a gun in a strip club over the weekend.
Nike issued the following statement after Morant’s suspension, according to The Athletic:
Nike statement on Ja Morant: “We appreciate Ja’s accountability and that he is taking the time to get the help he needs. We support his prioritization of his well-being.”Holding a gun in a strip club is not the only issue facing Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies star is also facing a lawsuit accusing him of repeatedly punching a teenager and displaying a firearm.
“In December, Morant became the 23rd player to have a signature shoe created by Nike, the Ja 1, which was released in February,” theNike immediately came under fire for their statement of support for Morant. MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman took to Twitter and took Nike to task for supporting Morant despite his serious and dangerous actions and the company’s decision to cut ties with Kyrie Irving for posting a link to an antisemitic video.
Kyrie posted a link with zero comments and they ended his contract. I always knew Nike was trash. Thankful to be free from any of these companies! 🗣️
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