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ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski says Ja Morant could face a lengthy suspension after gun video

Another Ja Morant video where he's apparently brandishing a gun is making its way around social media, and the public doesn't seem to be as forgiving this time.

An Instagram Live video of the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard with his close friend Davonte Pack surfaced early Sunday morning. The Grizzlies quickly announced that Morant has been suspended from all team activities, and the NBA is looking further into the situation.

ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that NBA commissioner Adams Silver could feel "increasing pressure" from other teams as the situation with Morant unfolds because of how it impacts their ability to market players.

Morant was given an eight-game suspension after a previous gun incident. He also met with Silver at the league office. Even though it's the offseason, there is a sense that Morant could be unavailable at the beginning of next season.

"Ja Morant is facing the very real possibility of a lengthy suspension to start next season," Wojnarowski said.

Here is what people in the sports world and NBA are saying about Morant's latest incident.

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Chandler Parsons wants Ja Morant suspended

Former NBA and Grizzlies player Chandler Parsons commented on an Instagram post calling for Morant to be suspended for the full length of next season. Parsons played three seasons in Memphis after signing a four-year max contract worth more than $94 million in 2016, but he was limited to just 95 games because of injuries.

Athletes perspective on Ja Morant

Former NBA shooting guard J.R. Smith had a simple take on his Twitter account. Even as some who has played 16 seasons in the NBA and made his share of mistakes, Smith was puzzled by Morant's decision.

"I just don't understand," he wrote.

The shock from Smith feels like the feeling from most athletes who have shared their reactions on social media. Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant was also surprised.

Bryant called the incident "stupid (expletive)."

"Ja gotta be sending a message to somebody if he’s flashing a gun… I don’t get why he would be doing that after he just came back from a suspension…" part of Bryant's tweet read.

Another former NBA player who has faced public criticism is Metta World Peace. He had troubling situations that led to suspensions and locker room concerns before shifting his image and winning an NBA title later in his career.

Metta tweeted at Morant multiple times on Sunday, including ones where he invited Morant to reach out to him and predicted the future of Morant's career.

"I predict we love him and he will be ok in life," Metta said.

Media chimes in on Ja Morant

Kendrick Perkins is a former player, but he has become a notable voice on ESPN in his post-playing days. Perkins doesn't appear to be confident that Morant will turn his career around and get past the recent troubles.

"Ja Morant ain’t go stop until he’s OUT the League. SMH," Perkins' tweet read.

In March, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith stated that he didn't believe Morant's problems could have been quickly solved with 10 days of counseling. He shared that video again on Sunday and added another message.

"Still hoping Ja Morant can figure out whatever is going on," Smith tweeted.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Ja Morant gun suspension: What Woj, Stephen A. Smith, others said