Of course, he was also much shorter then at just 57 tall, which makes it even more impressive. Jones, and most of his teammates, say Morant put his team on to walking the dog regularly. Atlanta could have used those wasted seconds in the game's final moments. There are questions about what Phoenix will look like: against a shorthanded Hornets team without. The Rockets dropped their 10th in a row. The honeycomb zig-zag diamond grill purchased by Morant, Clarke and Jackson has an estimated value between $25,000 and $35,000. I feel like, in this situation, it would come down to me or him, and hes taller than me. You want to take us off? He keeps letting the ball roll alongside him, knowing the 24-second shot clock won't start until he touches it -- burning precious game clock at the same time, almost 21 seconds now. The 23-year-old Haliburton, born on Feb. 29, 2000, was 9 of 18 from the field and 12 of 15 on free throws while adding seven rebounds and six assists. We know he's one of the greatest ever to touch a basketball, but inside those four lines, if you're buddy-buddy, you're lost. This is what happens when "They got maybe an extra four, five seconds in the backcourt before they touched the ball, and then they had a little extra time to operate.". But Oklahoma City shot just 43.9% in its fourth straight loss. 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. There are questions about what Phoenix will look like: Can they defend well enough to win? Xavier Tillman finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis, while Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane scored 16 points apiece. Anunoby added 17 points and Jakob Poeltl had 14 to help the Raptors win their fourth straight at home. Star big man Joel Embiid keeps piling up the stats as we review the Top 5 contenders for this season's Kia MVP. On the other hand, NBA history will show you very big, muscular guys who play very soft. 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. It would be a great way to meet some of my favorite people, though, so heres who Id pick: Lets be real Marler is a nice guy and all, but I put him in there specifically so I could try to turn the tide against him when people start getting hungry. F--- that, I don't play that s---.". Quite a strong case could be made for Chris Paul, an elite closer since Morant was in elementary school whose NBA-leading Phoenix Suns have the league's best clutch record (19-3) and net rating (plus-44.7). To order copies of 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. However, multiple league sources say there are no plans to alter any clock rules in the fourth quarter or otherwise. Turning the ball over. This is so dumb. Ja reared back. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 28 points and 19 rebounds. There's no definitive account of who coined the term, but "walking the dog" joined the NBA's lexicon around the time Paul and Rondo became known for using the move. Indiana 124, (at) Dallas 122: Tyrese Haliburton scored 32 points and won a duel of birthday boys with Luka Doncic, leading Indiana past Dallas. Youd think NFL scouts and coaches would have learned their lesson by now and stop knocking players for not having the best physical measurements. 525K views 11 months ago #nbahighlights #nba. Los Angeles last two losses before Tuesday came in overtime, including a 176-175 double-overtime loss Friday night to Sacramento in the second highest-scoring game in NBA history. 1 The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. And he uses that to his advantage whenever he gets on the court. Two years ago, Morant became a regular dog walker in his sophomore season and quickly got his team to buy in. 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. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Although he has a 67 wingspan which helps a lot. Pelicans-Trail Blazers, 10 p.m. Nets-Celtics, 7:30 p.m. Bane joins the party, hollering as he exchanges high-fives with his teammates. Bron is a big-time competitor and Des is the same way. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. So what was Ja Morant doing? 20 college football teams we aren't sold on in 2023, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Mizzou shocks Tennessee, Alabama downs Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama stays unbeaten in SEC play, Tennessee outlasts Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: A new top team emerges, Alabama loses in blowout fashion, Mizzou lights it up again, Drew Magary (a writer for Deadspin, etc. He's utilized the move 41 times across all quarters and has been the ball handler on 23 of those 34 plays in crunch time, wasting over three minutes of game clock. It's late October, and the Grizzlies lead the Nets by six with four minutes left when Memphis forward Santi Aldama softly rolls the Bryant had said after the first verdict she would donate the money to the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, although its unclear if she will do this with this second part of the settlement. Now, Paul stays alert to make sure his opponents don't use this against him. The NBA declined to make an official statement for this story. In the new millennium, Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo have defined walking the dog in the minds of many fans. DALLAS (AP) Tyrese Haliburton scored 32 points and won a duel of birthday boys with Luka Doncic, leading Indiana past Dallas. So on inbound plays, Celtics backcourt mates K.C. TRAE YOUNG WALKS SLOWLY alongside the ball in late November. If they don't, great. Because on that big smile, attached to his teeth, was a glistening honeycomb diamond grill created by celebrity custom jeweler Johnny Dang. It's late October, and the Grizzlies lead the Nets by six with four minutes left when Memphis forward Santi Aldama softly rolls the inbound pass toward Morant's feet. Yes, Morant is speedy, but its not like hes a deadly 3-point shooter. "Three seconds might not seem like a lot," says Mike Breen, the legendary NBA broadcaster. Again, Im not sure what the actual number comes out or if it reached 800 jumps each session. Then come the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, who often directs things as the inbounder rather than the ball handler. We will focus more on getting an overall balanced body in strength and conditioning. It's also now used to burn time on the game clock when protecting a lead. The detonation set off NBA Twitter. 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. First of all, Id dominate the Wonderlic, and I want that on the record. Harris has been by his side for many of those meetings, including as Morant's driver in 2020. So, it begs the question: Are the Grizzlies the iciest team in the league? expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points and Zach LaVine had 17. DUNK OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE pic.twitter.com/OQsyR28lKj, Yeah, easy, Morant said when asked if that was his best dunk, via the Associated Press. He talkin' s---. 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 legal. We're going to have fun regardless. Highlight dunks, 'drippy' culture and pestering LeBron: A new era has arrived in Memphis, V. 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Even those teams that played a slower style didn't utilize the tactic much; some footage appears to show Charles Barkley walking the dog before bullying his way inside for a bucket, but other examples are hard to come by. Thats a lot. 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. 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. "That's your last motherf---ing time. Many project him to be the No. The alley-oops, chase-down blocks and highlight-reel passes are regular trends on social media. Much is made ofthe Grizzlies'flashy, high-energy style on the court. This question is going to get me in a lot of trouble, because Im going to come clean here I dont like chocolate. Via Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian: "Ja Morant has returned to the Grizzlies bench. He lambasted the perceived snub via his very active Twitter account when the decision was made. "I'll never forget watching the game, and one of the commentators was talking so bad about it. Also, in the last pic, you can see that the proper box jumps now replace the tire drills. NEW YORK (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds and Milwaukee beat Brooklyn for its 15th straight victory. I don't know what went into that. Instead it is a combination of the quality and quantity. Doug McDermott added 19 points for the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan had 13 and Devonte Graham 12. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. That game right there was for you, too. They got Antetokounmpo back after he missed their home victory over Phoenix on Sunday with a bruised right quadriceps. After seeing the Portland Trail Blazers get stuck in an elevator this week, what five people (that you dont know personally) would you most like to be stuck in an elevator with? That stretch showcased Memphis' depth and epitomized the team's ethos of exceeding expectations. Charlotte's LaMelo Ball made news in 2020 when he purchased a custom VVS diamond grill similar to Morant, Clarke and Jackson's. Afterward, Morant explains that he was baiting Simmons, knowing he'd bite based on past experience. The guy will do anything to shave a few seconds off. 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. How would you rank the other managers on The Office? Savvy teams like the Spurs, Pelicans and Wizards are already on top of it, and send a defender to the backcourt to prevent ball handlers from walking the dog. Ja Morant has a 44 inch vertical leap. Barton joins the Raptors after he was waived by the Wizards on Feb. 21. Your email address will not be published. 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. It's really easy to stop! Also, who would you have to eat first when things turn south? After a Jan. 11 win over the Warriors, Morant mentioned that he "bet" the Grizzlies would get their due recognition. 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 We hope Ms. Bryant and her children continue to heal from their loss, Hashmall said in a statement. Whats even more inspiring is that Ja Morant is just 63 tall with shoes on. "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. 22 HOURS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS. The Grizzlies rank fourth in net rating in those situations, outscoring opponents by 15.7 points per 100 possessions. The logic was simple: In the NBA, the 24-second shot clock begins when a player touches the basketball after the previous possession. As you would expect, hes an slightly below average 3 points shooter since hes able to dominate his defenders off the dribble and by jumping over them. Others just think it's downright boring to watch. The 6'3", 175-pound Morant steals all eyes. Both are South Carolina high school products, by the way. Take a closer look at notable performances, statistics, and more from MLK Day games of the past. Washington 119, (at) Atlanta 116: Washington spoiled Quin Snyders Atlanta coaching debut, getting 37 points from Bradley Beal and 28 from Kyle Kuzma in a victory over the Hawks. Memphis Grizzlies Xavier Tillman Sr. (2) defends against LosAngeles Lakers Anthony Davis in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. And back. 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. That's your last time disrespecting me.". Doncic had 39 points and nine rebounds on his 24th birthday but fell to 1-4 in games with Kyrie Irving since the superstars were paired in a deal with Brooklyn before the trade deadline. Williams missed his two free throws, but the foul call crushed the Nuggets' momentum, and the Celtics won easily. When I say the gym workout, I dont mean weight training; its part of it, but not the whole gym workout. As a simple example, two 35% shots create a far higher expected point value than one 50% shot. As Gordon jogged back on defense, Al Horford rolled the ball to Jayson Tatum so slowly that it completely stopped before his own free throw line. But Minhaj wanted trash talk which Minhaj wrote for Antetokounmpo targeting Luka Doncic, Nikola Joki, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Dang's other clientele includesBeyonc, Jay Z, Kanye West, Kodak Black, Quavo and more artists and celebrities. Ja Morant was weaving past defenders, the Pacers Jalen Smith was slow to recognize what was happening and late with his rotation, and the result was a dunk-of-the-year candidate. But why? UPDATE: Ja Morant has returned to the team's bench. Injured Ja Morant mocks Warriors' Steph Curry from the bench during Game 5 blowout win. I know they want to, too. 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. The 23-year-old Haliburton, born on Feb. 29, 2000, was 9 of 18 from the field and 12 of 15 on free throws while adding seven rebounds and six assists. The easiest one, in my opinion, would be the 40-yard dash. San Antonio 102, (at) Utah 94: Keldon Johnson scored 23 points and San Antonio beat Utah to snap a 16-game losing streak. The Wizards bought out Barton after the trade deadline. 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. ), one offensive lineman (Jonah Williams of Alabama this year) has short arms and a couple of guys have smaller hands than people thought. I aint seen nothing like that one. This is something not many peoples can do even if they have 40+ inch vertical leaps. Doug McDermott added 19 points for the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan had 13 and Devonte Graham 12. I dont know, and hopefully I can meet all these people in a non-elevator disaster scenario so I never have to find out. Therefore, I am a big fan of Funfetti cake, generously topped with whipped vanilla icing (the Funfetti icing is also great). Paul George had 25 points and Kawhi Leonard 23 for the Clippers, who have dropped three straight. But it sure seems like it. 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). "Guys don't really understand it.". Morant recently tweeted a video featuring his highlights with commentary "nah this tough" and a fire emoji. However, in the game, he could make spectacular dunks on a nightly basis (over defenders at that) while guys who have 40+ inch vertical are only able to dunk when left alone on the fast break. Kyrie Irving, D'Angelo Russell and John Wall have all fallen victim to a well-timed lunge from defenders or an errant bounce off their own foot. Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists and Kevin Huerter added 20 points for the Kings. 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. Ja Morant has a 44 inch vertical leap. And he uses that to his advantage whenever he gets on the court. 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. 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. "Some guys don't like it, but it gives us an edge. He'll leap out of the way instead of catching the ball if the inbounder throws it too hard in his direction. Snyder spent eight seasons as Utahs coach before resigning last June after the Jazz were eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs. That much was proved when Memphis went 10-2 while Morant was sidelined half of December because of a knee injury. ", 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. https://www.insider.com/video-ja-morant-dunk-easy-to-poster-guard-2022-4 So fun! He uses social media to unabashedly promote himself and his teammates, campaigning for honors, posting highlights and praise, and occasionally firing back at critics. My favorite example here is Blake Griffin whos max vertical is 35.5 inches. Jalen Green and Tari Eason each scored 17 points for Houston. And he uses that to his advantage whenever he gets on the court. This allows him to make fantastic dunks during the game despite just being 63 tall. 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. Add in some of the other agility drills and I think there are a few that I could finish not last in. While some people may be confused by these expensive purchases, Cuban link chains, pendant necklaces,gold jewelry and diamond grillshave become big fashion statements. So now lets make a diet for you to help you get fitness like Ja Morant. The numbers are just as staggering when you account for all four quarters, with a total of 668 dog walks this year alone. He's already calling for a lob as he approaches the 3-point line on the left wing, with Memphis Grizzlies backcourt mate Desmond Bane crossing half court in transition. The Grizzlies have walked the dog 34 times this season in crunch-time scenarios, wasting 5 minutes and 10 seconds of game clock. Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points and Zach LaVine had 17. 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