Now that the Denver Nuggets have beencrowned NBA champs, Silver was free to make the announcement.
The potential for other young people to emulate Jas conduct is particularly concerning.
Silver continued, For Ja, basketball needs to take a back seat at this time.
Ja Morant brings the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the Western Conference Playoffs in AprilJustin Ford/Getty Images
The NBAs full statement is below.
The following has been released by the NBA.pic.twitter.com/dzDSb4uCk3
Per ESPN, Morant issued his own statement today.
Ive had time to reflect and I realize how much hurt Ive caused, Morant said.
I want to apologize to the NBA, the Grizzlies, my teammates and the city of Memphis.
To the kids who look up to me, Im sorry for failing you as a role model.
I promise Im going to be better.
And to all of my fans, Im going to make it up to you, I promise.
Im spending the offseason and my suspension continuing to work on my own mental health and decision making.
Missing the All-NBA rostercost the Morant a bonus of about $40 million.
The shoe sold out online within 20 minutes of launch,according to the Wall Street Journal.
The leagues longest-ever suspension was issued to Tyreke Evans in 2019.
He got two years for violating NBA drug policy.
