Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant appeared to once again make a gun gesture with his finger after hitting a 3-pointer during Thursday's 110-108 victory over the Miami Heat.
Morant was reportedly issued a warning by the league after making the same gesture earlier this week.
Ja Morant brought out the finger gun gesture after making this three during Grizzlies-Heat.
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Earlier today, the NBA gave Morant and Warriors guard Buddy Hield a warning about doing this celebration.pic.twitter.com/CFoiu8wDDz https://t.co/qg2KIVS9dN
Morant and Golden State Warriors wing Buddy Hield reportedly both received warnings after they each mimicked the shooting of a gun during the Warriors' 134-125 win over the Grizzlies on Tuesday. The league said the celebrations were not intended to be violent in nature but were inappropriate, sources told ESPN.
Morant and Hield were both issued technicals for the gestures.
Morant addressed the recent negativity surrounding him following Thursday's game.
"I'm kind of used it," Morant said, according to Grizzlies reporter Damichael Cole. "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. Yeah, I don't care anymore."
When asked if he enjoys being the villain, the 25-year-old responded: "I love it," per The Atheltic's Will Guillory.
Morant has been suspended by the league twice in the past for flashing a gun on social media.
