Richard Jefferson Says Ja Morant Gun Video Won’t Tank NBA Career

No, Ja Morant is not getting rid of his NBA career … a minimum of, that’s according to Richard Jefferson, who informs TMZ Sports the star’s most current lapse in judgment is just a boy “making mistakes in front of the public eye.”

The previous NBA champ made the remarks to us out at LAX on Monday — simply 2 days after Morant recorded himself displaying a gun while out at what seemed a Colorado strip club.

Many think the 23-year-old is tanking his own career — as he’s now not just under police investigation over the video, however he’s likewise been booted from his Grizzlies group for the time being.

Jefferson, however, stated he does not have any issues this might hinder the super star’s track in the Association … informing us he’s positive Morant will discover and grow from the fallout with relative ease.

“Him and his family are good people,” Jefferson stated, prior to including, “I believe in him. I believe that he’ll kind of turn things on. And, look, we’ve seen men come through worse and come out on the other side.”

Morant — who was likewise implicated of flashing a gun at a high school basketball gamer throughout a run-in with the teen at his house last summer season — promised on Saturday to look for assistance.