It’s showtime Saturday night as LeBron and Lakers play Grizzlies
Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. have been watching James since preschool
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12), playing against the Phoenix Suns Nov. 2, was 4 years old when LeBron James made his NBA debut. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant was only 4 years old when LeBron James made his NBA debut. But he's not overwhelmed by playing against him and the Lakers, or the prospect of seeing a lot of purple and gold in the stands Saturday night at FedExForum.
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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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