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Becoming Ja: For Morant, Dalzell, S.C., is everything
“Everybody who knows me knows that I’m always going to mention where I’m from with everything that I do, because everything that I do is for the place that I’m from.”
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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“Everybody who knows me knows that I’m always going to mention where I’m from with everything that I do, because everything that I do is for the place that I’m from.”
With Ja Morant sidelined by his ankle, Jones stepped in and scored a career-high 27 points as Memphis won its sixth straight.
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the best and worst parts of All-Star weekend.
For the first time in franchise history, the Memphis Grizzlies have 40 wins before the All-Star break. And they aren’t finished yet.
Grizzlies guard Wesley Person almost won the 3-point contest in 2003, but a re-do gave Peja Stojakovic his second crown.
Snubbed in All-Star reserve selection, Jaren Jackson Jr. had 26 points and 11 rebounds in his third straight strong showing. Related story:
Desmond Bane will be the fifth Grizzlies player to compete in the NBA’s 3-point contest.
The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the NBA’s most exciting teams thanks to their fancy alley-oop finishes.
With Draymond Green declaring himself out for the All-Star festivities with a back injury, the 22-year-old Memphis forward is one of the first in line to be a replacement player.
The Grizzlies put on a show against the Orlando Magic on Saturday afternoon in a game that was shown across the world. Related story:
With the Grizzlies finally getting national attention, Jaren Jackson Jr. also is drawing eyes for his under-the-radar defensive prowess.
“Ain’t no running in the M,” and if you’re looking for the Grizzlies, you best check the chimney.
The Grizzlies struggled at times, but rookie Ziaire Williams had a career-high 21 points, and Desmond Bane had two key 3s to help secure the win.Related story:
The guard is the fourth Grizzlies player to be picked for the All-Star Weekend showcase in the past three seasons.
Tyus Jones has undeniably been an important bench piece for the Grizzlies. But with his contract expiring, his future with the team is in question.
Ja Morant’s heroics weren’t enough, and the Grizzlies let an overtime lead slip away to Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers. Related story:
On Monday, Memphis forward Jaren Jackson Jr. gave the scoop on his team’s video game preferences.
The numbers might not be in Jackson’s favor, but the hope is those picking the reserves will see beyond stats.
It wouldn’t have been possible without Desmond Bane’s block, but Ja Morant’s windmill dunk will add to his already spectacular résumé of highlight plays. Related story:
Newly anointed All-Star Ja Morant added 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the win over the short-handed Jazz. Related story:
The Grizzlies point guard will play with the league’s best in the All-Star Game Feb. 20 in Cleveland.
Barring a shocking turn, the Memphis Grizzlies’ star point guard is expected to be announced as a starter in the NBA All-Star game during TNT’s NBA Tip-Off show at 6 p.m.
Ja Morant scored 41 points, then thanked ESPN for removing the game from national television. Related story:
The Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Zoo have come together to create a Ja Raffe bobblehead event.
Chris Herrington and Drew Hill both believe Ja Morant will be named an All-Star starter on Thursday night.