Ja Morant Says He Doesn’t Have Alcohol Problem After Return From Suspension

Ja Morant is adamantly denying he has a ingesting downside after the NBA concluded he was intoxicated when he flashed a gun on Instagram earlier this month … telling reporters alcohol was NOT the rationale he entered a counseling program.

Morant spoke publicly for the primary time since rejoining the Grizzlies this week — and the Memphis famous person was requested if alcohol performed a task in his decision-making that finally led to his eight-game suspension.

“Never had an alcohol problem,” Morant stated. “I didn’t go there for alcohol. I went there for counseling. To learn how to manage stress and cope with stress in a positive way, instead of ways how I tried to deal with it before that caused me to make mistakes.”

“[The] only problem with me right now is just getting into a space mentally that I’m very comfortable in and I feel good at. That’s why I made the decision to take time away and go to counseling. That helped me learn a lot of things.”

Ja stated he contemplated stepping away from the NBA earlier than he was engulfed in drama … admitting he was afraid to go away the crew. But the two-time All-Star says he is glad he made the choice to address his psychological well being.

Morant — who was on the bench for Memphis on Monday, however did not play within the sport in opposition to the Mavs — stated now that he is again round his teammates, he is targeted on bettering himself and dealing towards getting again on the market on the court docket.