Michael Porter Jr. added 17 points and Bruce Brown had 15 off the bench to help the Nuggets to their second consecutive victory and sixth in the last seven games. He declined to speak with ESPN for this story, but his teammates think it boils down to his speed and athleticism. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaden McDaniels scored 20 points, Anthony Edwards added 18 and Minnesota beat Los Angeles to snap a three-game losing streak. Kevin Durant is expected to make his Phoenix Suns debut tomorrow in Charlotte. In the midst of the blowout, Anthony Ja Morant Is the NBAs First-Week MVP. WebJa Morant (wrist) starting in Grizzlies' Tuesday lineup, Tyus Jones to bench . But, you can be sure that he did some kind of jump training whether is was supervised by a coach, training or just on his own. "All of us on our team pretty much grew up watching [James] play," Morant says later. This just goes to show you that proper training will help you keep increasing your vertical jump even if you think youve reached your max. We like hanging around each other, and it translates.". Phoenix's JaVale McGee and Dallas' Willie Cauley-Stein are two NBA players who have worn mouthpiece grills, since players cant wear actual grills during a game. With about five minutes left, Denver forward Aaron Gordon slammed a two-handed dunk to pull the Nuggets within 13. San Antonio improved to 15-47, winning for the first time this season after trailing to start the fourth quarter. Thats all for the Ja Morant workout routine. Dillon Brooks, 26, is known in Memphis for snarling defensive stops and an extensive collection of extravagant shades, which he routinely rotates in postgame media sessions. Ja Morant is a well-known player in the NBA league and is primarily known for that crazy bounce. Ja Morant can fly in the court, man, and he can fly so high, and he has to train hard for that. This young lad is one of the youngest players in the NBA, and if he keeps doing what he is doing and gets better, he will be here for over a decade or two. The grill is comprised of high-end internally flaweddiamonds, handpicked and implemented by Dang. If he did, he probably did jump lots of times a day. In just over half this season, Morant has wasted more time walking the dog than any team had in an entire year and holds three of the longest dog walks recorded in the NBA this season (his teammate Desmond Bane has one of the others). "You increase your pickup point and then retreat, obviously. When it comes to 3-point field goal percentage, Morant is shooting 33.8 percent, while Williamson is knocking down 29.2 percent of his outside shots. Dario Saric, a reserve forward/center the Thunder acquired in a trade with Phoenix before the All-Star break, had a season-high 21 points. A few extra seconds can make a huge difference in scraping value out of a possession or preserving a chance at a late comeback. Their 35-18 record, third best in the NBA, indicates they're probably right. The ball rolls another inch, another inch, another inch. While some people may be confused by these expensive purchases, Cuban link chains, pendant necklaces,gold jewelry and diamond grillshave become big fashion statements. They might try to fineme or something, Morant responded. James replies as they line up. Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was with Morant when he purchased that grill, andon a recent trip to Houston before Sunday's win over the Houston Rockets, Jackson and teammate Brandon Clarke added similar diamond grills. Ja Morant is not a guy doing standard bodybuilding workouts and getting an incredible physique. I dont know, and hopefully I can meet all these people in a non-elevator disaster scenario so I never have to find out. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. The Rockets dropped their 10th in a row. Jackson makes outlandish fashion decisions based on the cities the Grizzlies visit, like the "fiesta pants" he sported in San Antonio -- black designer jeans with frills down the sides. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Ja Morant scored 28 of his 39 points in the third quarter, had 10 assists and 10 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles 2 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, behind Zion. "I'll never forget watching the game, and one of the commentators was talking so bad about it. Here's what: He was "walking the dog," the fun, obnoxious, sometimes disrespectful, and -- according to analytics -- game-changing play that is taking over the NBA. They're winning, why's he doing this?' Ja Morant is a well-known player in the NBA league and is primarily known for that crazy bounce. Whistle. Chaz NBA. rights reserved. The Grizzlies' win probability while leading by six with 4:21 remaining (the end of the prior possession) was 86.3%; with 4 minutes remaining after Morant's time-burn, that percentage rose to 87.7% -- and that's without even factoring in the subsequent sixth foul on a top opposing defender. Get access to exclusive original series, premium articles from our NBA insiders, the full 30 for 30 library and more. Morant is almost at half court. Foul. The first known example of this strategy came in the 2016-17 season: Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson burned over 20 seconds with under three minutes remaining while nursing a lead over the Nuggets. "They're like, 'Damn, I don't really want to run back up the court to make them pick the ball up,' or they don't know that [Ja will] really let the clock keep going. Cavaliers-Celtics, 7:30 p.m. The Grizzlies have taken a big enough leap this season to not just make the playoffs, but to potentially do so with a Game 1 in Memphis. San Antonio 102, (at) Utah 94: Keldon Johnson scored 23 points and San Antonio beat Utah to snap a 16-game losing streak. The Grizzlies rank fourth in net rating in those situations, outscoring opponents by 15.7 points per 100 possessions. However, now that Ja Morant is in the NBA, he doesnt train with that much, but he still goes there with his dad when he is visiting his family and in the off-season. Between each of these drills, Ja was asked to jump on tractor tires for 25 times. The NFL Combine will be televised quite a bit this weekend, and its always an interesting event to watch. But Oklahoma City shot just 43.9% in its fourth straight loss. However, that hasnt stopped ESPN and other media outlets from analyzing his every move ad nauseam. Bane barks back at James before Jackson jovially puts his hands on his teammate's shoulders and escorts him away from the lecturing legend. Ja Morant with an electric block and dunk, sparking a big Grizzlies 3rd quarter. Nevertheless, if youre a small guy around the 60 or so range, this just tells you that you can make great plays at your height with he proper vertical jumping ability. Morant sees it coming and protects the ball. Would it be enough to save me from being the first one eaten? AFTER PONDERING FOR a moment, Morant comes up with a word to describe the Grizzlies' culture. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and San Antonio beat Utah to snap a 16-game losing streak. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. On any given weekend at a lounge, bar or gathering in Memphis, a room of people could end up rapping in unison:Johnny did these teeth, whole lotta cheese for these VVS," a nod tothe song "Tick"by Memphis rapper Big Homiie G. Morant himself referenced the line in an Instagram post that showed off his smile from the All-Star Game press conference. Add in some of the other agility drills and I think there are a few that I could finish not last in. He successfully lobbied to get himself voted in as an All-Star starter and frequently pushes Bane for Most Improved Player and Jackson for Defensive Player of the Year. Before Morant was a franchise-lifting No. The Grizzlies have walked the dog 34 times this season in crunch-time scenarios, wasting 5 minutes and 10 seconds of game clock. Trae Young's Hawks held the previous record, with 18 late-game walks over a full season, wasting 2 minutes and 21 seconds of game clock in 2021-22. I finally made it.. Hes the 6-3, 175-pound point guard for Murray State, averaging 24.4 points, 10.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds and two steals Morant took over in the third quarter, connecting on 10 of 12 shots. That puts him under 62 without shoes. I cant give advice much on the court workout with the ball, and I suggest you join a professional gym or get a coach to figure things out for you. Lauri Markkanen had 28 points and nine rebounds for Utah. Morant has won back-to-back Western Conference Player of the Week awards, and he's leading the Grizzlies (28-14) through a franchise record nine-game winning streak. The Grizzlies' rise back to NBA relevancy hasn't been nearly as difficult as anticipated. Morant finished with 23 points and 10 assists, while Bane scored 25, leading the Grizzlies to a 130-112 win, their ninth victory in a row. Bane figures James felt the need to express his frustration after giving up the transition 3, hearing a little more talk and then committing a turnover. Hes right. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. ), one offensive lineman (Jonah Williams of Alabama this year) has short arms and a couple of guys have smaller hands than people thought. Durant puts Phoenix on a contending tier because, when healthy this season, he has played at an MVP level averaging 30 points a game with a 67.5 true shooting percentage, plus adding 6.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists a night. No disagreements here Michael Scott (and occasionally Michael Scarn) is the best manager ever, and one of the greatest characters in TV history. The numbers are just as staggering when you account for all four quarters, with a total of 668 dog walks this year alone. The room was dim, with most of the lights focused on the Memphis Grizzlies star, whosewide smile lit up the room. Tweet at us using #SDSMailbag or email me at ASpencer@SaturdayDownSouth.com. After years of titillating tremors, Morant erupted volcanically Saturday with a soaring, cocked-back poster slam that he said was easily the best dunk of his career. Heres a sampling of the reaction: EVERY ANGLE OF JA MORANT'S UNBELIEVABLE DUNK OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE pic.twitter.com/8u1j6ZNH3F, https://t.co/We6D7Md4Rc pic.twitter.com/qq5uWGskFW, Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) January 15, 2023, Bruh just do the mf dunk contest @JaMorant https://t.co/4aNrft733K, Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) January 15, 2023, When we look back on Jas in game dunk highlights when its all said and done its gonna be up there with the some of the greatest ever , Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) January 15, 2023, Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) January 15, 2023, Good Lord Ja Morant !!!!! Much is made ofthe Grizzlies'flashy, high-energy style on the court. I don't know what went into that. Morant, the team's dog-walker-in-chief, is sitting out due to thigh soreness, so Tyus Jones is getting the start at point guard. The art of rolling the ball up the court on an inbound has quietly been a part of the game for seven decades. For those who havent been following non-SEC basketball, Zion Williamson of Duke is an absolute machine (at least until his shoe blew out on national television) and has been called the next LeBron, which might be premature, to say the least. He jumps high and is very explosive. Ja Morant is known for his crazy bounce in the NBA, and Im sure many people love to know more about that. It is for me.. It was good to get that win, Morant said. Also, in the last pic, you can see that the proper box jumps now replace the tire drills. Ja Morant Workout Routine and Diet Plan [Updated], Also Read: Zion Williamson Workout Routine and Diet Plan. "It's funny, Trae [Young] was doing it against the Knicks in the playoffs a couple of years ago," Paul says. Last season, that jumped to 91 plays, wasting over 12 minutes. 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