JA Morant was slammed for his ‘immature’ celebration by the NBA on TNT crew.
Memphis Grizzles star Morant showed off another controversial celebration Thursday.
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Morant, 25, hit a three-pointer in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He then seemed to launch an invisible hand grenade into the crowd and cover his ears.
It comes after his finger gun gesture caused controversy and was investigated by the NBA.
Shaquille O’Neal looked to enjoy Morant’s celebration.
But his co-stars Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley had a different message.
“He has a history,” Smith said.
Morant was previously suspended 25 games for flashing a gun on camera in a video.
TNT analyst Smith added, “Maybe he should leave the celebrations where people might die alone.”
Barkley then referenced Morant’s former coach Taylor Jenkins.
Jenkins was fired by the Grizzlies last month in a shock move.
The team had nine regular-season games remaining and had all-but secured a place in the playoffs.
“I know one person’s happy right now,” Barkley said.
“Taylor Jenkins ain’t got to deal with this crap.
“He’s gonna get another job and he deserves not having to deal with this immature stuff.”
Morant was fined $75,000 for his finger gun celebrations.
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“I’m kind of used to it,” Morant said on the criticism he’s received after a game against the Miami Heat last week.
His comments came hours after it emerged the NBA were investigating but before a punishment was announced.
Morant added, “I was pretty much a villain for two years now.
“Every little thing, if somebody can say something negative about me, it’s going to be out there.
“So, yeah. I don’t care no more.”