A judge ruled that the Grizzlies' Ja Morant acted in self-defense when he punched a 17-year-old during a pickup basketball game at his house in Memphis.
) is a senior writer for ESPN Digital and Print, focusing on the NBA. He has covered the Lakers, the Celtics and previously worked for The Boston Globe and Los Angeles Times.superstar fairly acted in self-defense when he punched a teenager at Morant's home in July 2022, according to a court filing obtained by ESPN.
The altercation came about during a pickup basketball game. Holloway, allegedly frustrated by losing several games, was accused of throwing a one-handed pass at Morant during a check-ball situation. After that blow, Morant's friend, Davonte Pack, punched Holloway -- an act for which Pack was later arrested for misdemeanor assault. The charge against Pack was later dismissed.
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