NBA Star Ja Morant Testifies in Assault Lawsuit

Morant Claims Self-Defense in Incident with Teenager During Pickup Game

Memphis Grizzlies NBA player Ja Morant testified in court that he punched a teenager, Joshua Holloway, in self-defense during a pickup basketball game at his home in July 2022.
Holloway, who was 17 at the time, has filed a lawsuit against Morant and Morant's friend Davonte Pack, accusing them of assault, reckless endangerment, abuse or neglect, and infliction of emotional distress.
Morant's lawyers are arguing for immunity under Tennessee's 'stand your ground' law, which allows people who feel threatened at their homes to act with force in certain situations.
Morant is currently serving a 25-game suspension from the NBA for conduct detrimental to the league after a video of him flashing a handgun was posted online.
The hearing is ongoing and Morant is expected to return to the NBA after his suspension ends in about a week.