The first time: Will Ja Morant follow a former Grizzlies legend’s path?
Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley (10) stared down Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (12) during a March 31, 2021 game at FedExForum. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Former Grizzlies star Mike Conley Jr. reflects on his first playoff series as Ja Morant enters that territory. “My first-ever playoff series was in San Antonio, so I found myself playing against Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan, guys I idolized,” Conley said.
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Memphis Grizzlies Grizzlies NBA 2020-21 NBA playoffs Utah Jazz Ja Morant Mike Conley Jr.Drew Hill
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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