Ja Morant is one of the best players in the entire NBA. However, he has gotten into some trouble as of late, and it has kept him off of the court. The instance that truly hurt him though was when he flashed a gun on Instagram Live. This subsequently led to an eight-game suspension from the league. On Wednesday night, Morant was allowed to come back. His team was playing at home against the Houston Rockets, which means there was a solid chance he would secure a victory in his return. In the end, that is exactly what he and the Grizzlies did.
Although, it should be noted that Morant was coming off of the bench last night. This is due to the fact that he had been away from the team for some time. Either way, Morant found a way to make an impact immediately. He scored a total of 17 points in 24 minutes of action. This included a beautiful poster dunk that had the whole crowd on its feet. Overall, it was a great way for Morant to come back, and the fans appreciated his efforts.
Ja Morant Is Excited
After the game, Morant was interviewed on the court while he held his infant daughter. It was here where Morant quoted NBA YoungBoy lyrics. "It's a parade inside my city yeah," Ja Morant said with excitement on his face. Additionally, he had his daughter say it which made for a very cute moment. Ultimately, the excitement inside of Memphis is palpable, and for good reason. The Grizzlies are rolling right now and with the second seed in the Western Conference, the world is theirs.
Following this game, fans can expect Morant to start matches again. Head coach Taylor Jenkins was simply trying to get Ja acclimated to the system again, and it seems like he is ready for any challenge. Overall, this is great news for the Grizzlies, and their playoff campaign will be fun to watch. Let us know what you thought of last night's game, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.