Morant introduced as Grizzlies move in new direction
No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick Ja Morant (with Grizzlies new head coach Taylor Jenkins) was introduced to Memphis during a press conference Friday, June 21, at FedExForum. “I’m still gonna be the same Ja,” said Morant, “playing with that chip on my shoulder.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
New Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant was introduced Friday, the day after he was chosen second in the NBA draft, another piece of Memphis’ rebuilding, youthful approach.
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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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