The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA mission is to ensure that the rights of NBA players are protected and that every conceivable measure is taken to assist players in maximizing their opportunities and achieving their goals, both on and off the court.
  • playingwithwood@lemmynsfw.com
    15·
    1 year ago

    Here, saved you a click.

    NEW YORK, NY, June 16, 2023 – NBPA Executive Director Tamika Tremaglio issued the following statement today regarding the suspension of Ja Morant:

    “Ja has expressed his remorse and accepted responsibility for his actions, and we support him unequivocally as he does whatever is necessary to represent himself, our players and our league in the best possible light. As to the discipline imposed, which keeps him off the court until December and requires some unstated conditions to be met before he can return, we believe it is excessive and inappropriate for a number of reasons including the facts involved in this particular incident, and that it is not fair and consistent with past discipline in our league. We will explore with Ja all options and next steps.”

  • b000urns@lemmy.world
    41·
    1 year ago

    Look, I get where the NBPA is coming from as it’s a pretty serious financial hit, and he won’t be eligible for individual awards, but (and I say this as a Grizzlies supporter) 25 games feels about right.

    Edit: I just hope this is (finally) the wake-up call he needs as he’s going to be under heavy scrutiny for years and years.

  • Hedup
    1·
    1 year ago

    What happens if he does it again? The suspension should increase exponentially, I think.