Budding NBA superstar Ja Morant is currently serving a 25-game suspension stemming from an incident considered detrimental to the league. Morant was caught on camera, brandishing a gun, for a second time. His first offense stemmed from being caught on surveillance with a gun in a strip club. The NBA suspended Morant for eight games without pay. After this most recent incident, it was felt that the league needed to be harsher, and rightfully so. In the aftermath of the second offense, there was much discussion about identity politics and how it relates to being a professional athlete. It’s true that Morant is representing a billion-dollar organization. But it’s also true that he is responsible for himself and his own safety. At 24 years old, you’re certainly bound to make some silly decisions. But an athlete at the level of Morant has to be more mindful. One of the biggest principles to keep top of mind is that as Black people, the rules will always be different. As Black people,...