Fans go berserk as Ja Morant pulls off an emphatic dunk against Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant gave the fans what they came for on Saturday night. With Morant throwing down a thunderous dunk over Jalen Smith, NBA fans couldn't resist reacting to the highlight reel play on Twitter.
Saturday night saw an impressive performance by the Memphis Grizzlies. After recording a 130-112 win against the Indiana Pacers, the Grizzlies also improved to 29-13 on the season.
With one of the best records in the NBA, the Grizzlies are a force to be reckoned with. A huge reason for Memphis attaining this status has been the consistent growth of Ja Morant as a franchise cornerstone.
Morant had himself an impressive night against the Pacers at home. The guard took things easy in the process, racking up a double-double of 23 points and 10 assists in 25 minutes of playing time. Combining his efforts with Grizzlies sharpshooter Desmond Bane(25 points on 10-19 FG along with 8 rebounds as a starter), the young duo put the game away early on.
However, taking a comfortable lead at home isn't enough to entertain the fans at the FedEx arena. This is where Morant's reputation as a superstar truly comes to light.
Having earned himself a name as a high-flying act, the young guard consistently puts his freakish athleticism on display to stun the crowds. The game against Indiana saw one such display as well.
Morant threw down an emphatic slam dunk over Indiana Pacers big man Jalen Smith to bring the crowd out of their seats.
๐ฝ๏ธEVERY ANGLE OF JA MORANT'S UNBELIEVABLE DUNK OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE ๐ฑ๐ฝ๏ธ https://t.co/8u1j6ZNH3F
Morant saw enough space to clear a runway after viciously slicing through two defenders. With a clear path to the basket, the Grizzlies guard soared through the air and cocked his arm far back before slamming down hard on the Pacers forward.
With the dunk quickly becoming a highlight play, NBA fans couldn't help but react to the spectacular display of athleticism. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions:
@NBA Ja to anyone that tries to block him https://t.co/tUxekI73H0
@NBA My rotator cuff is weeping.
@NBA Heโs the goat for not only going for the dunk but never getting any serious injuries after landing I hope god continues to bless him with this super power ๐
@NBA But is the rim okay?
@NBA this might be the greatest in game dunk Iโve ever seen
@NBA Adding to his already impressive collection of massive dunks
@NBA Gotta secure that area. Crime scene.
@ClutchPointsApp https://t.co/wiN7WRK5DQ
@ClutchPointsApp That career highlight tape is gonna be special ๐ญ
@ClutchPointsApp bros gravity is not normal
@NBA @Tjonesonthenba how far away are we from Jaโs MVP season?
@NBA https://t.co/8xO1Ibp2OF
@NBA His bounce is insane, putting centers in a coffin
@NBA Ja when he sees someone under the rim https://t.co/fLCxXdvJcu
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@NBA He brought that back from the Himalayas ๐ฎโ๐จ๐ฎโ๐จ๐ฎโ๐จ https://t.co/wADKmVwaTU
Ja Morant's athleticism continues to stun fans from across the world. Putting the league on notice with his performances, several hope to see Morant participate in the dunk contest.
However, the guard has greater aspirations than this. Having put Memphis in a position to contend for the NBA title, some view him as an MVP candidate as well.
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Ja Morant continues to shine brightest for Memphis
Ja Morant is undoubtedly the face of the Memphis Grizzlies franchise. Blending his flair for the game with the grit-and-grind mentality of the Memphis team, Morant has created a new identity for the Grizzlies. While surrounding their star with young talent, the Grizzlies are definitely a team to watch out for in the West.
Although Memphis have earned themselves a bit of a poor reputation due to their displays during games, the Grizzlies are an exciting team to watch. With talented pieces such as Desmond Bane and Ziaire Williams, Memphis have an impressive young unit.
Despite being eliminated from the playoffs last season, the Grizzlies have a different vibe this year. Memphis will hope to make a splash this season with Morant looking more like a leader.