The Memphis Grizzlies community is excited for Ja Morant to return and play his fast-paced, high-flying brand of basketball as his 25-game ban draws to a close. One those anticipating Morant’s return is former NBA player Marc Gasol. Gasol retorted in kind after Morant posted a photo of him sporting his trademark sneakers in an X conversation:
It comes as no surprise that the Spaniard monitors Morant’s circumstances. Gasol has played for the Grizzlies for the most of his career. The 38-year-old is well-known for having played during the Grizzlies’ “Grit and Grind” era, which was characterized by a tough, physical kind of play throughout the previous ten years.
At that time, the Grizzlies’ big players, namely Gasol and Zach Randolph, were their primary sources of points, while most teams’ offenses were built around their guards. In addition to being chosen an All-Star three times while he was a member of the Grizzlies, Gasol won the 2012–13 NBA Defensive Player of the Year title.
For his part, Morant has a difficult task ahead of him. The Grizzlies’ dismal record right now is 6-19. Memphis is wracked with injuries, which exacerbates the situation. When he returns, Morant, the squad’s star player, is anticipated to take over the scoring reins and get the team back on track. Many fans don’t think the Grizzlies will even make it to the playoffs. They must start stacking the victories right now. But with Ja Morant’s skill on the court, everything is conceivable.
