After $75K Fine, Ja Morant Swaps Gun Gesture for Grenade Celebration

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies were dominant in a win against the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night, 124-100. Morant led the way with a near double-double, finishing the game with 28 points, five rebounds, and eight assists. Morant never has a night without a controversial moment, and last night was no different.

Morant was fined last week $75,000 after his gun celebration was reprimanded due to his repeated history with firearms. Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas joked Monday night that Morant should throw a grenade to celebrate instead. Arenas has had his fair share of controversial moments with players during his NBA career.

Bombs Away 😂🫡 Ja Morant hit Charlotte with the Call of Duty Grenade 🗣️Sent them to the “GULAG” 💯😂 pic.twitter.com/bL6FB3Wl9A

— Gilbert Arenas (@NoChillGilZero) April 9, 2025

Morant seemingly heard him. After hitting a three-pointer last night against the Hornets, he appeared to mimic throwing a grenade and covered his ears while running back on defense. In the middle of the second quarter, when his teammate Santi Aldama hit a three, Morant threw one more grenade.

NBA fans found it hilarious and outlandish that Morant remains so unserious about everything. Take a look at Morant’s celebration and reactions from fans below.

Ja Morant can’t do finger guns so now he throwing GRENADES 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/3LqMKeOBEl

— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) April 9, 2025

Adam Silver watching another Ja Morant celebration pic.twitter.com/5XjG9iy5dC

— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) April 9, 2025

https://x.com/afrodope/status/1907954574058479928?s=46&t=owUIlA-OVvLzGoxK1jrmxA

Ja Morant celebration package https://t.co/v2Xc73MepS pic.twitter.com/J2amFt3tVx

— 𝕵🌟 (@JCF255) April 9, 2025