Judge Rules Ja Morant: Self-Defense Standoff at Memphis Mansion

A Shelby County judge ruled that Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant acted in self-defense when he punched a teenager during a pickup game at his home in Tennessee in 2022. The incident occurred after Morant claimed he was protecting himself after being hit in the face with a basketball. The judge’s decision was based on evidence supporting Morant’s self-defense claim, sparking discussions on social media with varied opinions on the outcome.