Ja Morant says Derrick Rose taught him ‘how to be a man’
Guard Derrick Rose, seen here in December 2023, retired prior to this Grizzlies season but was brought into the Memphis organization at a rough time in Ja Morant’s career. (Brandon Dill/AP file)
Due to Morant’s suspension and injuries to both players, they shared the court together in only two games. But they built a strong connection in a short period of time.
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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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