Ja Morant incident came after players-only meeting about showing 'better discipline' on road: report
Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Memphis Grizzlies veteran center Steven Adams reportedly spoke up at a players-only meeting and told teammates they should buckle down while on the road for games given their dismal away record.
The meeting occurred before Ja Morant was seen on a livestream appearing to brandish a gun at a nightclub following the Grizzlies’ game Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, The Athletic reported Monday.
NBA reporter Shams Charania elaborated on the topic on Bally Sports’ "The Rally." "There was a players only meeting where Steven Adams, their veteran center, he spoke out about how the team needs to show better discipline on the road.
How they need to stay away from going out when they’re on the road," Charania said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies and Steven Adams #4 of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrate together during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at FedExForum on February 28, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Justin Ford/Getty Images) "From those in the room, when Steven Adams spoke out they knew exactly who he was directing this to — it was no one other than Ja Morant.