By: Nathan Chen

Rookie star Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies has been making headlines and sparking controversy due to his recent gun videos on social media. The videos show Morant firing various weapons at a shooting range with friends and family.

While Morant has defended his videos by stating that he was raised around guns and that he takes safety precautions, the videos clash with the NBA’s advocacy for gun safety.

The league has long been involved in promoting gun safety and has a program called “NBA Cares” that aims to raise awareness about the dangers of gun violence. Additionally, the NBA has strict policies on gun ownership for its players and personnel.

Morant’s actions have been met with criticism from some fans and gun violence prevention advocates as they believe that the videos are not taking gun safety seriously and could contribute to a normalization of gun violence.

Morant has since apologized for his videos and has stated that he understands the seriousness of the issue. The NBA has not yet commented on the matter but it is expected that they will address it in the coming days.

In a time when gun violence is a major issue in the United States, it is important that all public figures, including professional athletes, use their platforms responsibly and promote messages of safety and prevention.