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Déjà Vu for Ja Morant

On Mother’s Day, we woke up to the news that Ja Morant was playing with a gun on Instagram Live. This was not the incident that happened in March. It was something new. 

Just over two months after being suspended for similar behavior, the Memphis Grizzlies guard was suspended from team activities on Sunday for displaying a handgun on IG Live once again.

Hasn’t he learned a lesson? We all pondered. Why is he fascinated with displaying firearms? He served an 8-game suspension for the first incident and took steps to curtail that behavior. 

His ill-advised actions have made him the topic of conversation throughout the world. His destructive and immature behaviors sparked discussions about a wide range of social issues.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was somber speaking to ESPN’s Malika Andrews on Tuesday night about Morant. Silver was disappointed because he took Morant’s word that he understood the severity of his actions and was contrite. 

Silver said he and Morant had talked “directly about the consequences” after the March incident that showed Morant at a Denver-area nightclub briefly holding up a gun in a video that was recorded and shared on various social media platforms. 

“Honestly, I was shocked when I saw that video this weekend,” Silver told Andrews. “Now, we’re in the process of investigating it, and we’ll figure out exactly what happened as best we can. Again, the video’s a bit grainy and all that, but I’m assuming the worst. But we’ll figure out exactly what happened there.”

The entire interview can be watched here: 

“I know I’ve disappointed a lot of people who have supported me,” the 23-year-old said in a statement Tuesday night shortly after Silver’s interview. “This is a journey and I recognize there is more work to do. My words may not mean much right now, but I take full accountability for my actions. I’m committed to continuing to work on myself.”

Yes, it is disappointing, and the stakes are high. It not only affects Morant but his family, his friends, his teammates, the Grizzlies organization, and the NBA too. He has everything to lose.

But was he ready for the spotlight that he has been given? Is the pressure too much for him?

Morant lost about $668,000 in compensation during his first ban, and since he didn’t make an All-NBA team, he lost $39 million.

Morant sought counseling after his incident in March because he believed his “stress level had been becoming a problem” before the nightclub incident. “I had considered [seeking help], but I was back and forth,” he said. “I was pretty much afraid to leave the team. I felt that it was needed, and it helped me out a lot.”

He says it’s an ongoing process. Two months ago he talked about his off the court behavior, and we are at a crossroads again. He has work to do. 

Morant has been reckless, true enough, and he has so many things to work on. But the one thing that is most concerning is that he keeps putting the gun to his head on both videos. Why? Only Morant can answer that question. 

We are a country that loves guns. Tennessee is an open carry state; it is legal to carry a weapon without a permit as of July 1, 2021. Tennesseans who have been convicted of driving under the influence, domestic violence, or stalking are not eligible. Neither are felons or individuals who have been committed by the court to a mental institution.

Morant can legally be in possession of a firearm. If it’s legal, why are people so mad about it? Martenzie Johnson eloquently wrote, “Morant is a representation of this country’s infatuation with guns, but because of his celebrity … and recklessness … and defiance … and skin color, he’s not the visual representation of gun ownership that this country seeks out. He’s not the All-American white boy who likes to hunt or protect his family or whatever other excuse there is to own weapons in this country. He’s viewed as just another ghetto boy from the inner city who brings back memories of the crime-ridden 1980s and 1990s.”

He is viewed as a criminal who has little kids looking up to him and that will somehow make them criminals. That is the optics. Memphis is riddled with gun violence. We see it daily on the news, EVERY DAY! Morant has accountability, but is this viewed differently than when we see assault rifles displayed in photos or videos or carried in your local Wal-Mart? What’s the difference? This is not excusing Morant’s behavior, we just want to know why one is accepted and the other is not. 

The NBA is going to protect its brand, and Morant will serve another suspension again. The question is how long. He will be judged by his past incidents, and the suspension may be severe due to conduct detrimental to the NBA, and for lying to Adam Silver’s face. He may be punished harshly for hypothetical violence instead of actual violence. Miles Bridges was suspended for 30 games without pay (with 20 already served even though he wasn’t signed to an NBA team last season) after he pleaded no contest to felony domestic violence. Bridges’ incident was far worse than Morant’s however, the Grizzlies guard might be made an example of. 

We can be all disappointed in Morant’s behavior but still show him some grace. We don’t know when we will need such grace. It’s all up to him to take care of his well-being. 

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MEMernet: Ja, Wes Health, and a Lost Car

Memphis on the internet.

Ja, Ja, Ja

Memphis sports fans shook their collective damn heads over the weekend. Grizzlies star Ja Morant flashed another gun in yet another online post, earning him yet another suspension from the NBA.

Wes Health

Posted to Facebook by Church Health

Church Health hopped on that Wes Anderson trend going around recently. A spot-on and funny Facebook Reel showed a perfectly framed employee getting on an elevator, admiring some art, and walking past, well, all kinds of things in true Anderson movie style.

Lost Car

Posted to Nextdoor by Lauren T.

“Good afternoon all!!” began the exclamation-point-laced Nextdoor post by Lauren T. last week. “This is incredibly embarrassing!!!! I seem to have misplaced my car on Monday [May 5th].”

The post perplexed neighbors, with many saying they could see the car sitting in the neighbor’s driveway.

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Lakers Win Game 4; Put Grizzlies On the Brink of Elimination

Although they entered the season as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies find themselves down 3-1 to the No. 7 seed Los Angeles Lakers in their first round matchup. That puts Memphis on the brink of elimination, after losing to the Lakers in OT, 117-111, on Monday night.

After falling behind by as many as 15 points in the first half, the Grizzlies rallied to take a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Lakers came back and tied the game with 0.8 seconds remaining with a driving layup from LeBron James. The Grizzlies were outscored by six in the extra period, and that was the ballgame.

Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 36 points and seven rebounds. Jaren Jackson, Jr. ended with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocked shots. 

Ja Morant had 19 points and seven assists. Morant and Dillon Brooks declined to speak with the media after the disappointing loss. 

Shy’s Point of View 

A one game at a time. It is difficult to overcome a 3-1 deficit when facing the a legendary franchise led by one of the best players in NBA history. It will be challenging, but not impossible, to make up the difference. But there is still basketball to be played.

Bane is confident. After the loss he said, “We would have liked to get that one, but I’m feeling good. We get a chance to go back home. We had the best record at home this season — go protect the home floor. We got two opportunities there. And in order to win a series, you’re gonna have to win one game on the road. So when we come back here for Game 6, we’ll come with the right edge, right mentality and steal one on the road and see what happens in Game 7.” 

To be honest, I have no idea. The Grizzlies were in fact competitive in Game 4. At the end, in overtime, they were unable to execute in key moments that cost them the game. It has been clear in this series that the Lakers have taken advantage of that lack of execution. 

The squad has faced a lot of challenges recently, and this loss is only the latest blow. Do they have what it takes to band together and upset a King who seems determined to retain his dominance? We will see how they perform Wednesday night in Game 5 at 6:30pm CT at FedExForum — maybe for the last time in this unforgettable season. 

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Grizzlies Routed by Lakers in Game 3

The Memphis Grizzlies played one of their worst games of basketball of the year. Unfortunately, it happened in national television and in the first round of the NBA playoffs. When the final buzzer sounded, the score was 111-101 with the Los Angeles Lakers on top and taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

Let’s get into it.

Y’all. This was a mess. In the first quarter, the Lakers outscored the Grizzlies 35-9. Yes, the Grizzlies only scored NINE POINTS in the first quarter. Lowest-scoring quarter in franchise history.

In that first quarter, Memphis shot 12% (3 of 25) overall and 7.7% (1 of 13) from three-point range. They also turned the ball over six times, which the Lakers converted into 10 points.

The second quarter saw the Grizzlies playing better and managing to cut the Lakers’ lead to 16 points by halftime. They outscored the Lakers 28-18 in the second quarter, even after giving up seven points off five turnovers.

Dillon Brooks managed to get ejected 17 seconds into the third period for clocking LeBron James in the groin area. But that might have been an unexpected gift to this Memphis team, which played considerably better once Brooks left the game. The Grizzlies outscored the Lakers in the second half 64-58, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit created by their nine-point first quarter.

Dillon Brooks talked a lot of smack about LeBron after Game 2, and predictably, his comments were picked up by all the major sports media outlets. LeBron James might be old (for an NBA player) but he is still one of the greatest players of all time.

Let’s be clear, the Grizzlies are by no means out of this series, but they are going to have to play a lot better than they did Saturday night. Poor shot selection, careless ball handling, weak defense, and Dillon Brooks acting a fool — these are all things the Grizzlies need to shore up between now and Game 4 on Monday.

The one bright spot in this whole mess was Ja Morant returning to the lineup and putting up a masterful performance.

Hopefully, the Grizzlies treat this game as a learning experience and come out playing with a greater sense of urgency in Game 4.

By The Numbers:

Morant led all scorers with 45 points, 9 rebounds, and 13 assists while shooting 6 of 10 from three-point range and 13 of 14 from the free-throw line.

Desmond Bane finished the night with 18 points, 5 rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

Jaren Jackson Jr had a quiet night offensively, with just 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Game 4 is scheduled for Monday, April 24th and once again tip-off will be at 9 PM CDT.

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Lakers Take Game 1 Over Grizzlies

After Sunday’s 128-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Memphis, the Grizzlies find themselves down 1-0 in the best-of-7 series. 

The Lakers won the battle on the boards and in second-chance scoring (22 points) and scored 26 points off of fast breaks. Los Angeles shot 27-of-40 from the field (.675) and 11-of-19 from 3-point range (.579) in the second half and outscored Memphis 69-47. 

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins on the reasons for the loss: “We didn’t execute the priorities of the game plan. Get back, execute half court defense and get rebounds.”

But he did have a positive message for his team after the disappointment. “I told the guys, ‘Hey, we talked about this before the playoffs started at the beginning of the week, it’s first to four. It’s one game at a time.’ We’ve shown a lot of resiliency in previous playoffs and throughout the season. We’ve just got to focus on that. Come out, just continue to put our work in each day. We did some good things tonight. We did some not so good things tonight. We’ve just got to clean it up, and we’ve just got to keep taking it one game at a time. Guys were in really good spirits. Obviously, disappointing. You’re definitely pissed off after a game when you take a loss to start off a series, but we’ve been in this position before. We’ve just got to focus on tomorrow’s day.”

More Injuries 

After landing hard on his right hand, Ja Morant missed the final five minutes of the game. It appeared that Morant landed on his wrist after colliding with Los Angeles’ Anthony Davis on a drive to the basket. The 23-year-old frantically hurried to the locker room as he grasped his right hand. He returned to the bench with his hand and wrist covered but did not return to the game.

Jenkins told reporters that X-rays for Morant’s hand were negative and that more evaluations would occur over the next two days before Game 2. However after the game, Morant acknowledged that his status for Game 2 might be in jeopardy and that his pain level was about a 10. 

“It’s tough, man,” Morant said somberly. “Especially with everything I’ve been through, pretty much this season. My main focus is to be out there for my guys. Now another incident where that’s pretty much in jeopardy. It’s pretty much how much I can tolerate. If I feel like I can go out there, be somewhat myself, I’ll probably play. But I don’t want to do anything to hurt the team. [It’s] very tough, stressful. I’m pretty much taking in what happened. I don’t know, man, I’m pretty much numb. Not even surprised. It’s one thing after another.”

The Unicorn

Jaren Jackson, Jr. had a good game. He put up a game-high 31 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two blocks.

“I thought he played extremely well, aggressive,” said Jenkins. “Obviously, they’re going to probably start throwing double-teams at him, so we’re kind of figuring that out. But I thought when he got to his spots on the floor, he found the angles to get separation, have a nice finishing game, obviously knocking down threes, free throws, doing what he does on the defensive side. I mean, he was huge for us. Just trying to find him different ways to be aggressive, whether it’s on the perimeter or on the inside. I thought he did a really good job tonight, and it’s going to be interesting to see what their game plan is and adjustments we’ve got to be ready for.”

 Shy’s Point of View

The team is not in panic mode. Desmond Bane said after the game, “We won Game 1 my rookie year, but last year we lost Game 1 in both series. We went on to win against Minnesota, of course. We’re obviously in good spirits. We felt like we played well; we could definitely play a whole lot better. We still felt like we had our chances; it’s definitely encouraging.” Bane ended the night with 22 points but shot just 6-of-18 from the floor and 3-of-10 from beyond the 3-point arc. He also added five rebounds and six assists.

Missing Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke in this series might be the difference between advancing and a first-round exit. But all is not lost. The series is not over. It has to be one game at a time. Nw the team has to put their focus on Game 2. 

A different storyline would be unfolding right now if Memphis had been able to execute better in the last minutes. If Morant can’t play, Tyus Jones will be up for the challenge to start in his place. Jackson, Jr. must remain dominant on both ends of the court. And Memphis needed more offense from Luke Kennard, who went 2 for 5 from the field and connected on just one three-pointer. 

Up Next 

The Grizzlies will have a chance to even the series on Wednesday inside of FedExForum at 6:30 pm CT. Fans can watch locally on Bally Sports Southeast or nationally on TNT. 

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Grizzlies Beat Milwaukee; Secure Second Seed in Western Conference

With their 137-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night, the Memphis Grizzlies clinched the West’s second seed for the second consecutive season. The Bucks sat key players, including former league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Despite shooting 65 percent in the first two quarters, the Grizzlies entered halftime trailing Milwaukee by a single point. However, Memphis outscored the Bucks 37-15 in the third quarter to pull ahead for good. The Grizzlies also had a season-high in assists, with 39.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 36 points, grabbed four boards, and made three blocks while shooting 12 of 18 from the field and 5 of 6 from beyond the arc to help the Grizzlies sweep the season series with the Bucks for the first time since the 2013-14 season.

The 12 to 13 connection is getting better right before our eyes.

Plus The Block Panther was on the prowl defensively. 

Luke Kennard finished with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting and made 5-of-7 from the 3-point line after being inserted into the starting lineup. As Kennard is getting more comfortable, it appears he may be the missing piece that the team has lacked. 

Desmond Bane put up 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. 

John Konchar had 13 points, seven rebounds, and a game-high five steals as a reserve. Jitty had a good game. 

Ja Morant added 12 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. “It’s very important,” Morant said after the game, about securing the second seed. “We’re a very good team at home, so we obviously want that home-court advantage. Definitely big time for us.”

While trying to contest a shot from former teammate Jae Crowder, Morant got his fingers caught in Crowder’s uniform and had to head to the locker room with a hand injury in the first quarter. He returned to the game in the second quarter with two fingers taped together on his right hand. 

And he did this with one hand …

Morant eventually told reporters he was good when asked about the injury.  

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said after the game it wasn’t a significant injury. “We shouldn’t have any concerns – they did X-rays in the first half,” Jenkins said. “He [Morant] obviously had a little collision there in front of our bench. The X-rays were negative. Our medical team cleared him to come back and then we were just precautionary in that second half. Ice it up and hopefully we are good to go.”

Up Next 

Regular season play for the Grizzlies will end on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 2:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, April 9th. 

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Grizzlies Home Win Caps Record-Setting Season

In their FedExForum season finale on Tuesday, the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-109, sealing the best home record in the NBA for the first time in franchise history. 

Memphis had a record 35 wins at home, the most by any NBA club since the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors went 36-5. The Grizzlies set a new benchmark for home victories and home winning percentage for the organization (.854). It is also the sixth 50-win season in team history, and the second in a row, with a record of 50-29 with three regular-season games remaining.

“They are not frequent throughout the NBA – not many teams get 50 (wins) in a season,” said Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins on the team’s back-to-back 50 win seasons. “Proud of our group – still got three more (games) to focus on, but anytime you can clip that 50-win mark, that’s pretty special.”

Desmond Bane led Memphis with 30 points, seven rebounds, and five assists 5-of-12 from beyond the arc.

Ja Morant tallied 23 points, nine assists, six rebounds and more highlight dunks to his resume. 

Luke Kennard chipped in 20 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals while shooting 6-of-10 from three.  

After the game, Kennard spoke about how he feels about playing alongside Bane and Morant. 

He said, “Me and [Desmond Bane] out there is just going to open it up for Ja [Morant] to do his thing. It’s my job to be out there and be ready to shoot because the ball is going to find me. There’s still some things we can clean up here and there. Trusting each other, trusting the pass, and making the right play. We’re confident in what each other can do, just continuing to gel together and me continuing to be with them more to continue to grow, and hopefully it helps us out in the long run.”

“It’s great — I feel the love from everybody in the crowd every time I touch the ball,” Kennard said about the “Luke” chants. “It’s definitely something that just makes me feel good being out there, knowing the crowd has faith in what I do and what I can bring. I just want to continue to grow here and give the fans what they want. It’s been really cool.”

Jaren Jackson, Jr. added 17 points, seven rebounds and two assists while 

David Roddy chipped in 16 points off the bench. 

Jenkins was emphatic about his belief that Jackson, Jr. should be Defensive Player of the Year. “He’s making improvements but you can see it when he’s on the floor. I’ve obviously been asked about the impact he’s made, his net rating is like number one in the league,” Jenkins said. “Defensive Player of the Year, it’s a no brainer, in my opinion. You see what we do when he’s on the floor and off the floor. His ability to be on the floor and be available for us and be that impact player and not just defensively but offensively. You see what he’s done offensively during this last month and a half. It’s powerful. But when he sets a tone as a Defensive Player of the Year guy and then can back it up with offensive play this is the special two-way player, we talk about all the time.”

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The Grizzlies head to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans tonight at 7 p.m. CT.  

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MEMernet: Palindromes, Parades, and Potholes

Memphis on the internet.

Savor It

“3-20-23. The first day of a week of palindromes,” Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy wrote on Facebook. “Savor it.”

It’s a Parade

Posted to YouTube by NBA on ESPN

Ja Morant interrupted Luke Kennard’s post-game interview this weekend with a victorious, hilarious, “It’s a parade inside my city, yeah!” The line is from rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s single “Fresh Prince of Utah” and has become a rallying cry for the Griz this season. It’s also a viral TikTok hit. One video mash-up of Morant saying the line has more than 3.3 million views.

Potholes

Posted to Facebook by Char-Neal Capps

“Memorizing pothole locations is a survival skill in Memphis,” Char-Neal Capps wrote on Facebook last week. h/t to Memphis Memers 901.

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Morant, Bane Lift Grizzlies to Sixth-Straight Win

After coming off the bench in the first two games after serving an eight-game ban, Ja Morant was reinstated in the starting lineup against Atlanta Sunday night for the Grizzlies. He took advantage of the opportunity.

Morant put up 27 points, six assists, and three rebounds as Memphis defeated the Hawks 123-119, and clinched a top-4 seed and home court advantage in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Grizzlies previously clinched a playoff berth on Friday night with a win against the Houston Rockets.

Morant said he’s not quite himself just yet. “I’m getting there,” he said after the win. “I’m getting a lot more comfortable. Getting my legs under me a little bit. My staff is preparing me the right way, having me ready for games each and every night. I believe in them 100 percent in how they’re managing me and ramping me back up.”

Morant said he studied film while he was away from the team. He said, “Obviously I watched pretty much all the games – how they were moving the ball and playing no-point-five basketball, sharing the ball, being very unselfish and that’s one of the reasons I decided to come off the bench early on to get that feel of that playing style. 

Morant went on to say, “I feel like we [have] to keep continuing to play like that. We have a lot more guys that can contribute and be in rhythm playing with confidence and we’re tough to guard.” 

The 23-year-old said it was nice to hear the young fans cheer for him. However, he knows he has a responsibility as a role model to the younger generation. “I got to set better examples,” said the All-Star guard. “Mistakes I made in the past [are] not examples they need to see. It’s only right, I correct them and show them the right way. Having them still behind me brings joy to me, makes me happy.”

Morant didn’t have any issues in the opposing arena since he said it was home for him. He was born in Georgia and spent time there growing up. 

Morant also said he can’t wait to get back to Memphis in front of the home crowd in the playoffs. Like Dillon Brooks, he’s ready to hear, “Whoop That Trick,” the Grizzlies playoff rallying cry. 

The Grizzlies are now 47-27 on the season and hold the longest active winning streak in the NBA with six consecutive victories.

Desmond Bane added 25 points, five assists, three rebounds while going 11-of-18 from the field. 

Jaren Jackson, Jr. finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, five blocks and three steals in 34 minutes of play. 

After the game, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins had this to say about Jackson, Jr.’s defensive impact: 

Xavier Tillman, Sr. had an all-round complete game. In 30 minutes, he chipped in 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks. Tillman has been doing an excellent job holding it down for the Grizzlies in the absence of Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke.

Luke Kennard scored 14 points while shooting four-of-nine from three and grabbed seven boards off the bench. As a reserve Tyus Jones had 13 points and five assists. 

Up Next 

The Grizzlies return to FedExForum for a three-game homestand starting Tuesday, March 28, against the Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. CT. 

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It’s a Parade Inside My City, Yeah!!!

Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets at FedExForum Wednesday night, 130-125, and clinched their second consecutive Southwest Division title. Memphis improved to 45-27 on the season and have a league-leading 31-5 home record. 

The J&J Show

Jaren Jackson, Jr. put on a master-class on the offensive end with 37 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists while going 14-of-20 (70%) from the field plus two blocks and a steal.

The All-Star big man scored on his first 13 field goals inside the 3-point line and finished with 13-of-15 in the paint while tying his career-high in field goals made. 

“I’m taking what the defense has given me, definitely a lot right now,” Jackson, Jr. said after his dominant performance. “Being assertive and trying to abuse mismatches and just taking it upon myself to be dominant and not take a possession off.”

He went on to say, “Really just try every time to get what I want and get to my spots. It’s all about spots, for real. I’m learning that more and more each game, it’s about spots because spots become more and more repetitive each game and trying to get to certain places on the floor where I can really be successful.”

“I definitely have the potential to be good,” Jackson, Jr. added. “I think just growing into the potential that I have is great; you got to just get there. Potentially I will.”

Ja Morant was back on the floor for the first time since his 8-game suspension. The All-Star point guard came off the bench for the first time in his career and received a standing ovation from the crowd. 

“It meant a lot, man,” said Morant. “Obviously, I’m thankful and grateful for everybody who’s been supporting me during this time. It definitely helped me a lot, definitely made me feel a little better. Eased everything that was going on. Felt good to be back. Super excited. Glad we [were] able to get the win.”

As far as coming off the bench, it was essentially Morant’s idea. “I didn’t want to come back and mess any of that chemistry up,” the All-Star guard said. “Obviously, I was watching film once my time was getting closer to being back, watching how they was playing. Obviously, it’s different from watching and actually being out there. So getting back into the flow, getting back into the offense. Also getting back comfortable with everything. My mental is very important to me, and that was one of the reasons why.”

The 23-year-old said he had to calm his nerves before the game. “Before the game, I did some meditation to basically just ease the nerves, the emotions I was feeling coming back,” he said. “It was a lot, but it kind of helped me, and then once I got out there on the court, just seeing how the fans reacted to me being back definitely helped me a lot. Made me feel good inside, and I can’t put it into words. Thank you everybody.”

He also made clear he’s prioritizing his mental health. He emphasized his counseling will be an ongoing process. 

Morant closed out the game with 17 points, five assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block. The Murray State alum says he got a second chance and I believe he’s going to make the best of it. 

Up Next

The Grizzlies and Rockets will do it again on Friday, March 24th, for the final matchup of the season. Memphis looks to take the season series 4-0.