“Can’t Get Rid Of Ja Morant”: Dwyane Wade, Ahead Of Adam Silver’s $33,500,000 Decision, Passes Verdict On Gun Controversy

Ja Morant has been making headlines recently but for all the wrong reasons. The Grizzlies superstar has been caught brandishing a gun on two separate occasions. The first time was at a nightclub which saw the NBA suspend him for eight games. And now, he was recently caught again on a friend’s Instagram Live. It certainly isn’t a good look for Ja who is in desperate need of advice as his $33,500,000 salary hangs in the balance. Well, on a recent episode of Club Shay Shay, Dwyane Wade stepped up and gave his two cents.

His two separate gun-slinging occasions aside, Ja was also accused of threatening a teenager with a gun. But, that’s not all, he even threatened a mall security guard when his mother got into an altercation. It’s clear to see that Ja has a problem, and it’s safe to say that he has had an incredibly tough season. Now, all he can do is wait for the NBA’s and Adam Silver’s verdict about his future.

Dwyane Wade gives his verdict on Ja Morant’s future ahead of the NBA’s decision

Dwyane Wade spent 16 years in the NBA. As such, he is well-versed in the intricacies of superstardom and how to deal with newfound fame. For the most part, Flash handled his celebrity status quite well. Apart from a few incidents here and there Wade had a relatively clean public image.

This is something that cannot be said about Ja Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies star finds himself in hot water, as Adam Silver and the NBA prepare to dole out punishment following the 23-year-old’s most recent gun-related incident. And, with all that is going on, people have been chiming in to share their opinions.

Recently, Wade appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s podcast, Club Shay Shay where he commented on Ja’s situation. He empathized with the Grizzlies star stating that everyone makes mistakes. And, while there should be some form of punishment, he believes that the NBA can’t her rid of Ja Morant. Instead, he should be allowed to learn from his errors.

“Ja is 23 years old. He’s a young man who’s supposed to make mistakes. Now, do we want him to make the mistakes that he made? Of course, we don’t! But, we don’t get to determine that. No, we don’t, but if you make it twice, we don’t wanna make it three times. We don’t get rid of you because you make it twice. That’s not how this works. We can’t do that.”

It’s sound advice from Wade. That being said, Adam Silver and the NBA have a huge decision ahead of them. And, while it is likely that Ja will have to forfeit game checks, losing out on part of his $33,500,000 salary, it can get much worse. Especially considering his deal with Nike is now up in the air.

Ja Morant might lose his Nike deal amidst all the controversy

In 2019, Ja Morant signed a multi-year shoe deal with Nike back in 2019. The deal worth $12 million is quite lucrative and has been essential in establishing Morant’s brand. The company even started selling a signature shoe as recently as last year. However, with all that’s going on, Ja’s deal with them may be in jeopardy.

While there hasn’t been any information from either side regarding the future of their partnership, many believe that this could be it for Ja and Nike.

It certainly is going to be a difficult next few weeks for Ja. Hopefully, he really does learn from his mistakes and can keep his million-dollar deals.