Wade: Morant steals the show from LeBron and Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots ahead of Memphis Grizzlies guards Yuta Watanabe (18) and Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Memphis. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Don Wade
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.
With 27 points, 14 assists, and much swagger, Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies to a 105-88 victory over the Lakers and earns high praise from LeBron James.
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