Ja Morant mimics throwing grenade as new 3-point celebration after being fined by NBA


Ja Morant mimics throwing grenade as new 3-point celebration after being fined by NBA

Published 9 April 2025 A message from the NBA has led to Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant breaking out a new 3-point celebration. Morant played his first NBA game on Tuesday since a warning from the league and a $75,000 fine. It didn't take Morant long to make a 3-pointer against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. The Grizzlies star connected on a 3-pointer in the first quarter. After making the shot, Morant ran back on defense while covering his ears with his hands. His new 3-point celebration appeared to mimic throwing a grenade. Morant's 3-point celebration has been a popular talking point around the league. On April 2, the NBA looked into the celebration mimicking a gun gesture. A day later, Morant was issued a warning. The warning didn't stop Morant from using the celebration against the Miami Heat in the Grizzlies' next game. As a result, the league fined Morant $75,000 for using multiple gun gestures. Morant missed Saturday's Grizzlies win against the Detroit Pistons due to an illness.