06-16-2023, 09:10 PM
(06-16-2023, 08:04 PM)sterlingmallory Wrote: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37767931/where-does-ja-morant-land-list-longest-suspensions-nba-history
Not sure I agree with those that say the suspension was too light. I think it's fine. Look at the list of the longest suspensions in history. If they suspended him for 41 games that would be more than what Javaris Crittenton got for bringing a gun into the locker room, more than Stephen Jackson when he fought a bunch of fans, Miles Bridges who assaulted his girlfriend, etc. I know flashing a gun on IG is a really bad PR look but it's not a crime that I'm aware of, while those other guys committed actual crimes. 25 games seems like enough. He's not eligible for any awards next season either since he won't be able to play 65 games. He's an idiot but not actually hurting people.
At face value, I agree. But Silver has shown himself before to be a VERY soft commish. What he's now shown, regardless of who or what happened, is that someone can lie to his face, do the same behavior and get off with only a slightly worse punishment. Stern would've buried Ja under Fed Ex Forum.