“A happy Ja is a scary Ja.”
That was said by Ja Morant after he was asked how his mental health was doing. Ja Morant has become the forgotten superstar among the talking heads this past season. Morant said, “I am the happiest I have ever been right now.”
Morant served a league suspension and suffered a season-ending injury after only playing in nine games after returning from his suspension. The signs of a return to the top of the food chain for Morant has begun to evolve.
Nike has a Morant signature shoe line. The company just released a new commercial promoting Morant and his latest shoe. Another mural featuring Morant soaring for a dunk is on the Fedex Logistics building just across from the FedExForum.
Morant did not get clearance to play full contact until the middle of July. Morant had a constant presence on social media, but lately he has been only releasing post sparingly. One of the posts featured the play of his new big man Zach Edey.
When it comes to Morant no news is great news. Morant have been suspended twice over the last 18 months. Missed games due to injury and has become the forgotten superstar across the league.
Morant on the makeup of the roster said, “This is one of the best rosters I have been around on paper depth wise. It gives me even more confidence. We are loaded at every position. It is going to be interesting to see how plays out.”
On getting back on the court and playing on a regular basis said, “I get to do what I love to do. Obviously, it is my job. I want to be out there every game. My main focus is to be able to do that. Recovery has been the big thing for me this off season. I am excited to be back there on the floor with the guys. I would rather play every game than half.”
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have become the latest and greatest young rising stars of the league. Morant’s response to all the noise is, that is he only cares about how the Grizzlies do as a team.
The fans will get a chance to the Morant and the rest of the Grizzlies on Sunday Oct. 6 at noon. Doors will open at 11 am. In the pass this has been an optimal chance to see your favorite Grizzlies up close.
