2 overall pick, he was hardly recruited out of high school, going to mid-major Murray State. "That's your last motherf---ing time. That game right there was for you, too. "You are able to run some time off the clock. And, Ill also defend the later seasons of the show to my death. Required fields are marked *. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. Your email address will not be published. O.G. I dont know, and hopefully I can meet all these people in a non-elevator disaster scenario so I never have to find out. Also, get advice from your trainer, as that will be more necessary than anything to know which thing you need to avoid or focus on while working out. Of course, there are days when Ja Morant would have some unhealthy meals, but he tries to eat as healthy as he can most of the weekfocusing on carbs before the game or practicing as he needs energy. Of course, I cannot say if his official vertical jump height has increased. Update: If youve been watching the 2022 NBA season Denver 133, (at) Houston 112: Nikola Jokic had his 100th career triple-double and Jamal Murray scored 32 points in Denvers victory over Houston. The easiest one, in my opinion, would be the 40-yard dash. 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. Bryant testified during the previous trial that the news of the photos circulating added to her grief less than a month after the loss of her husband and daughter in that crash. I feel like, in this situation, it would come down to me or him, and hes taller than me. That puts him under 62 without shoes. Ja Morant is not a guy doing standard bodybuilding workouts and getting an incredible physique. But Oklahoma City shot just 43.9% in its fourth straight loss. San Antonio improved to 15-47, winning for the first time this season after trailing to start the fourth quarter. Why is it becoming so common, and why is Morant so obsessed with it? "[There] could be all sorts of scenarios where you'd want to do it, but the main objective of it is taking advantage of the shot clock," Bogues says. Contact: [emailprotected], Terms of Service | Copyright2022 | All Rights Reserved. Morant went to the bench with 4:40 left to a huge ovation and teammates telling him how close he was to a triple-double. Ja Morant, on the other hand, is a bit more under the radar. Giannis Antetokounmpo swung by Comedy Centrals The Daily Show with guest host Hasan Minhaj a huge NBA fan to promote the Charles Antetokounmpo Foundation and talk a little American culture (like Antetokounmpos first taste of classic American sweets). We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. The counterpoint would be: At what expense to your rhythm and your flow? We like hanging around each other, and it translates.". Ja Morant with an electric block and dunk, sparking a big Grizzlies 3rd quarter. A few extra seconds can make a huge difference in scraping value out of a possession or preserving a chance at a late comeback. Ja Morant can fly in the court, man, and he can fly so high, and he has to train hard for that. The Raptors waived Bo Cruz Juancho Hernangomez to create the roster spot. "We've just got to make sure we're laying brick by brick each day to get better. "It's nothing new to us," Jackson says with a shrug a few weeks later. As expected, Durant is set to make his debut Wednesday against Charlotte, the Suns announced. Thanks to his explosive vertical jump, speed and skill, Morant was named NBA Rookie of the Year and currently has averages of 18.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game while shooting 46% from field. Sacramento 123, (at) Oklahoma City 117: Harrison Barnes scored 29 points and Sacramento beat Oklahoma City for its fourth consecutive victory. If they get pissed off, great. The Rockets dropped their 10th in a row. Jokic had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 24th triple-double this season and 15th in the last 20 games. Harris has been by his side for many of those meetings, including as Morant's driver in 2020. DeMar DeRozan scored 13 points against his former team. Jrue Holiday had 14 points and eight assists for the Bucks, who went 10-0 in February and have passed Boston for the best record in the NBA. 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My wife hates elevators, and getting stuck in one like that is literally her worst nightmare, but Id fare a little better in that scenario. Doug McDermott added 19 points for the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan had 13 and Devonte Graham 12. So, it begs the question: Are the Grizzlies the iciest team in the league? ", Make your picks for FREE and compete for a chance to win $5,000! "After that, I mean, we were up by 25 or 30 points," Bane says, punctuating the sentence with laughter, "so I went over there and rested.". But Oklahoma City shot just 43.9% in its fourth straight loss. Thats why a lot of these ball players spend the money that they do on these grills, Harris said. The Rockets dropped their 10th in a row. Memphis, Tenn. 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 Lakers 121-109 on Tuesday night in the Lakers first game since LeBron James injured his right foot. It's the other team not coming up to guard him.". Mikal Bridges led Brooklyn with 31 points. 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. "It's funny, Trae [Young] was doing it against the Knicks in the playoffs a couple of years ago," Paul says. The Celtics, often spurred by Marcus Smart, are on pace to smash prior records for time wasted via walking the dog (though they'll finish well behind the Grizzlies). James replies as they line up. Their 35-18 record, third best in the NBA, indicates they're probably right. 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. 226K subscribers. DOWNLOAD THE NBA APP HERE: https://app.link.nba.com/App22Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN The images were shared primarily among fellow county employees, however, some were seen by spouses of workers at the site, one person showed the photos to people he spoke with at an awards banquet, and in another case the photos were shared with a bartender at a bar where a deputy was drinking. 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. The tactic has recently exploded, and Paul, for one, appreciates his younger peers who walk the dog to waste the game clock -- and he gets a kick out of those who don't understand them. It's a franchise built around 22-year-old cornerstones in Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. -- Bane, 23, has joined the pair with his breakout season -- and the Grizzlies act their age. He is the news editor at Saturday Down South and across all Saturday Football brands. His Hawks are up three against the Rockets with six minutes left in the game. Hes Primed for a Whole Lot More. Durant has been out since Jan. 9 with a sprained MCL his trade to Phoenix happened while he was sidelined but he has a history of coming back strong from injuries. Ja Morant is known for his crazy bounce in the NBA, and Im sure many people love to know more about that. That's your last time disrespecting me.". Before Morant was a franchise-lifting No. You will see him there doing all the things that I have mentioned. Turning the ball over. 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. So now lets make a diet for you to help you get fitness like Ja Morant. The 56-year-old Snyder says he left coaching to spend more time with his family, but the chance to lead the talented but enigmatic Hawks lured him back to the sideline sooner than expected. "Whether you do it by physically overwhelming a team with talent [or] you can get a victory by just outthinking a team and beating them at the mental game. But Morant was upset because this was originally scheduled to be one of only seven nationally televised Grizzlies games this season before ESPN opted out of it five days prior, despite Memphis' recent 11-game win streak. 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. The Grizzlies have walked the dog 34 times this season in crunch-time scenarios, wasting 5 minutes and 10 seconds of game clock. The Grizzlies don't discuss this in practice or plan these plays in advance. If Morant finds himself inbounding, he'll play dumb and misplace the ball as the game clock keeps running. We hope her victory at trial and this settlement will put an end to this practice.. Jalen Smith went up to contest. TURN US UPPPPPPPPP pic.twitter.com/lFsL5TSfuc. They were feeling awfully good about themselves 10 games into what ended up being a franchise-record 11-game winning streak, which featured victories over James' Lakers (twice), Paul's Suns, Kevin Durant's Brooklyn Nets and Stephen Curry's Warriors. That's pretty much what went into it. We tracked these by looking at dog walks lasting over five seconds after made baskets. The highest NBA jumpers can all do this, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Zion Williamson and Vince Carter. Update: If youve been watching the 2022 NBA season and checking out Ja Morants updates on his workouts during the offseason, you probably also noticed that his vertical jump has increased. 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'll leap out of the way instead of catching the ball if the inbounder throws it too hard in his direction. "Nah, he ain't hoopin'. The legal drama over the improper sharing of photos by Los Angeles County sheriffs and firefighters from the fatal helicopter crash that took the life of Kobe Bryant and eight others has ended, with the county shelling out nearly $30 million to Bryants widow. And, this composed of different jump exercises. Rough translation: a supreme level of swagger, a palpable confidence in the way the Grizzlies carry themselves, how the bench celebrates by dancing, laughing and falling over one another, the constant chatter coming from Memphis players' mouths. When Paul became a Rocket in 2017, in the Daryl Morey and Mike D'Antoni era, the guard's attention to detail dovetailed with the league's most analytics-friendly organization. Instead it is a combination of the quality and quantity. It was like, 'Why is Trae letting the ball roll? ", Added Bane: "Now that we're here on this stage, on the biggest stage, we're letting everybody know that we're here and we're here to stay. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the. The reason is, hes able to go up quickly to a high level, hang in the air if needed and also jump in different directions (not just straight up). But probably not 800 times. Antetokounmpo played along and it is classic. BILL RUSSELL HAD A problem. That's enormous.". Williams and Jackson sandwich Morant with hugs on the baseline as the trio giggles and smiles. Add in some of the other agility drills and I think there are a few that I could finish not last in. (The exceptions: the final minute of the first three quarters and the final two minutes of the fourth and OT.) Ja Morant had already blessed the NBA evening with an all-time highlight once his astounding, above-the-box chasedown block on Bennedict Mathurin was ruled ", It's a fair point, Morant acknowledged in response, but he added he felt "like we're just getting started. "We definitely feel like an AAU team more than whatever you want to call other teams," says Jackson, who has emerged as an All-Defensive candidate. The Grizzlies rank fourth in net rating in those situations, outscoring opponents by 15.7 points per 100 possessions. "I'll never forget watching the game, and one of the commentators was talking so bad about it. Teams have walked the dog 164 times, wasting over 23 minutes. Still, every year, we have to hear about how one quarterback is too short (though not Kyler Murray! San Antonio improved to 15-47, winning for the first time this season after trailing to start the fourth quarter. "If we make them use at least 12 seconds of the clock, we get the last shot of the quarter.". In just over half of a season, this year's figures already blow those out of the water. Yes, Morant could use his speed to run circles around the all-Williamson team, but Team Zion (6-7, 275) could simply run the patented Virginia/Wisconsin pack-line defense and take their chances. Anyone who says they didnt watch once Michael left is a fool. Unsurprisingly, the shorthanded Lakers struggled at the hands of the Grizzlies, and it resulted in a 121-109 win for the home team. In the midst of the blowout, Anthony The room was dim, with most of the lights focused on the Memphis Grizzlies star, whosewide smile lit up the room. 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