Ja Morant's celebration during the Grizzlies' win over the Pelicans has sparked controversy. Some, like Chandler Parsons and Lou Williams, criticized the apparent gun gesture, urging Morant to consider the implications of his actions. However, others, including Gilbert Arenas and John Salley, defended Morant, arguing that the celebration had a different meaning. The internet reacted with a mix of criticism and jokes, prompting Morant to explain the real reason behind his controversial celebration. Despite heavy criticism, some, like NBAMemes, called for apologies, emphasizing that the gesture had been mischaracterized. SBNationNBA and ComplexSports highlighted that the celebration, although resembling a gun gesture, was not intended as such, with the latter noting that it was a reference to LSU. Morant's apparent gun celebration has drawn widespread attention and divided opinions, leading to calls for understanding its context.
Lou Williams pleads for Ja Morant to stop doing any kind celebration with his arms: ‘Stop playing with fire’ https://t.co/Bi8Mu88qpy
Ja Morant slammed by former Grizzlies player Chandler Parsons for celebration controversy https://t.co/YTwB7MxRK9 https://t.co/BhyEGgg89v
John Salley defends Ja Morant’s gun celebration #JaMorant #JohnSalley https://t.co/07Md2UcuIs
We await your apology @ChandlerParsons @MichelleDBeadle and everyone else who mischaracterized Ja Morant's celebration dance! https://t.co/nqp7YaLFoO
Ja Morant responds amid heavy criticism for celebration in Grizzlies’ win over Pelicans https://t.co/0y2RrBJrp5
Everyone owes Ja Morant an apology. A lot of people called him out for doing the gun finger celebration last night, but the actual meaning is completely different. https://t.co/iv7FAtEwQr
Gilbert Arenas reacts to Ja Morant’s obscure celebration #GilbertArenas #JaMorant https://t.co/mU6dfJTRqw
Ja Morant Explains Real Reason For His Controversial Celebration: https://t.co/MKdSTH979u
Chandler Parsons calls out Ja Morant after last night’s celebration “What else has to happen for you, and your family and your friends, to learn? Make this about basketball, make this about your life, make this about your livelihood, and stop doing things like this.” (Via… https://t.co/khd4Jioo6j
Ja Morant’s dance wasn’t a gun celebration, even if it looked like it https://t.co/5QBMtrHPkh
Ja Morant Hits Apparent Gun Celebration In Win Over Pelicans | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/WaUZvIn4ev
The NBA missed Ja Morant! He hit the LSU celebration against the Pelicans 😂🔥 (via: @memgrizz) https://t.co/t6BalG3CfQ
Ja Morant is facing serious criticism after appearing to do a gun celebration. The internet is not happy and also has plenty of jokes! WATCH: https://t.co/xukOGJmmyd https://t.co/0EKv7AAwxV
Ja Morant does gun shooting celebration after dagger dunk vs. Pelicans #JaMorant https://t.co/6dBBhzQ9Cu
Ja Morant pulled out that BR cellyyyyyyy😂😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/25Kdw6u8hE https://t.co/IF5379EDg9