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Future Outlook: Ja Morant Can Be the Greatest Memphis Grizzlies Player Ever
Ja Morant had a great opening day performance to start his 3rd career year that could go down as 1 of the best in Memphis Grizzlies history
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Ja Morant has started the new season with a bang, dropping 37 points and six assists on 58% shooting, as he propelled a young Grizzlies core to an opening day victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Morant was drafted second overall in 2019 to replace aging star Mike Conley and usher in a new era in Memphis. Since then, the Grizzlies have been one of the more exciting teams in the NBA, led by Ja Morant’s jaw-dropping displays of athleticism and heart that could help propel him to the top of the all-time greats in Memphis history.
OH MY JA 🤯 pic.twitter.com/EPpURDg2B5
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 21, 2021
JA MORANT CAN BE THE GREATEST MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES PLAYER EVER
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While the Memphis Grizzlies franchise does not boast the longevity of some other NBA teams, there have been many players who left their mark on the franchise and city. Specifically, Mike Conley, the player Ja Morant was destined to replace, left Memphis with a number of good memories and all-time franchise records.
The former Grizzlies PG holds the Memphis Grizzlies’ all time records for games played (788), points (11,733), assists (4509) and steals (1161) and is widely considered one of Memphis’ all time greats. Since his departure, however, Ja Morant has been showing out in a major way and promises to be next up in the discussion of Memphis all-time greats. Since entering the league, Ja has fully embraced the star role given to him in Memphis.
Not only has he dazzled the crowd on a nightly basis, he also appears to be taking responsibility of a young core desperately in need of leadership. Morant is already the most talented player to ever wear a Memphis Grizzlies jersey with his ridiculous hops, handles, and overall combination of NBA skills. It’s only a matter of time until he transforms that talent into his own legacy full of franchise records, MVP award(s), and moments that Grizzlies fans won’t soon forget.
Morant’s Opening Day Plays
OH MY JA 🤯 pic.twitter.com/EPpURDg2B5
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 21, 2021
Ja Morant REJECTION 🙅♂️ pic.twitter.com/V7QUiuT6Pb
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 21, 2021
Ja from deep
So yeah if Ja Morant is going to be taking *this* shot with this kind of confidence it's different. pic.twitter.com/hQFpNUEuCH
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) October 21, 2021
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