That's pretty much what went into it. For this reason, Morant is one of the most exciting young players in the NBA. "That's your last time," James says to Bane, loud enough to be heard clearly on the local television broadcast. 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. Besides that, he has also incorporated certain lifting routines that focus on compounds exercises and functional workouts. Thus, he still does strength and conditioning. The room was dim, with most of the lights focused on the Memphis Grizzlies star, whosewide smile lit up the room. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. 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. However, the Scranton branchs other eight regional managers (by my count) have been a mixed bag. That's what makes the game so great, it's not just a physical game, it's also a mental game. Republication or distribution of this content is Jalen Green and Tari Eason each scored 17 points for Houston. It is very obvious on how he plays because once he gets half a step on you, hell just elevate and create his shot while in the air. "It's funny, Trae [Young] was doing it against the Knicks in the playoffs a couple of years ago," Paul says. I started talking with it in and I was like, OK, maybe this is for me. Then its not even a maybe. Clips of the play soon go viral. Paul is among the league leaders in total dog walks for every season in which tracking data is available (the 2016-17 season to present). Antetokounmpo played along and it is classic. Ja Morant has a 44 inch vertical leap. The grill is comprised of high-end internally flaweddiamonds, handpicked and implemented by Dang. 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. Morant often motions to his inbounder to roll the ball in slowly in these situations right as they materialize, especially when leading late in a game. Ja Morant can fly in the court, man, and he can fly so high, and he has to train hard for that. "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.". "They were way ahead of the times," says Jim Barnett, a forward who played on the Celtics in 1966-67 and went on to become a TV analyst. Then, Durant couldnt even muster one rep in the pre-draft 185-pound bench press. BILL RUSSELL HAD A problem. So fun! 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. But theyre all different as some are better at certain factors than others. "I think [opponents] are probably a little tired," Jones says. TORONTO (AP) Pascal Siakam scored 20 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 19 and Toronto beat Chicago for its eighth victory in 10 games. "Drippy," Morant says. The trend may seem a bit silly, but it's impacting the outcome of games. The most embarrassing risk? Whistle. Last season, that jumped to 91 plays, wasting over 12 minutes. 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 No disagreements here Michael Scott (and occasionally Michael Scarn) is the best manager ever, and one of the greatest characters in TV history. This is so dumb. This is why I always say that you cant judge a vertical leap by just the inches. The G League Ignite guard has been toward the top of several draft boards ahead of the 2023 Draft. However, that hasnt stopped ESPN and other media outlets from analyzing his every move ad nauseam. Morant sporting a grill representing Memphis on the All-Star stage wasanother reason he resonates so effortlessly with the city's culture. Much of Memphis' chippiness is rooted in a roster loaded with players who delight in proving projections wrong. The Rockets dropped their 10th in a row. It's really easy to stop! As all basketball players go to a basketball gym and inside it, they have a court, weights, and many other facilities, as you can see here in this post that Ja Morant posted. DALLAS (AP) Tyrese Haliburton scored 32 points and won a duel of birthday boys with Luka Doncic, leading Indiana past Dallas. ", Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights. 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. It was a plyometric drill that was done for 2 hours. Ja Morant is a well-known player in the NBA league and is primarily known for that crazy bounce. Highlight dunks, 'drippy' culture and pestering LeBron: A new era has arrived in Memphis, V. 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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. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and San Antonio beat Utah to snap a 16-game losing streak. Atlanta could have used those wasted seconds in the game's final moments. At the end of the day, it looks like the Fourth of July in the day and night., BITTERSWEET: Why ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is bitter every time he watches Ja Morant, HOMETOWN HERO: How Memphis Grizzlies' Desmond Bane made fans from his Indiana hometown even prouder, ESPN ALL-ACCESS: ESPN to spend full day in Memphis for all programming as part of Grizzlies all-access special. 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NEW YORK (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds and Milwaukee beat Brooklyn for its 15th straight victory. How quickly you go up, how long you hang, how much control you have while up there are just a few factors. Indiana 124, (at) Dallas 122: Tyrese Haliburton scored 32 points and won a duel of birthday boys with Luka Doncic, leading Indiana past Dallas. Dang's other clientele includesBeyonc, Jay Z, Kanye West, Kodak Black, Quavo and more artists and celebrities. Youd think NFL scouts and coaches would have learned their lesson by now and stop knocking players for not having the best physical measurements. Is everyone willing to sacrifice parts of their game to make this all fit? 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. The Wizards bought out Barton after the trade deadline. TURN US UPPPPPPPPP pic.twitter.com/lFsL5TSfuc. 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. "We've just got to make sure we're laying brick by brick each day to get better. 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. Lonnie Walker IV scored 21 points. "If we make them use at least 12 seconds of the clock, we get the last shot of the quarter.". Also, who would you have to eat first when things turn south? Tweet at us using #SDSMailbag or email me at ASpencer@SaturdayDownSouth.com. "But at the end of a game on a final possession, if a team has four seconds as opposed to one second to get off a shot to win or tie a game? 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. Ja Morant, on the other hand, is a bit more under the radar. Journeyman. The art of rolling the ball up the court on an inbound has quietly been a part of the game for seven decades. Just check out the crazy Ja Morant dunks hes been able to do. Morant scored 39 to go with 10 rebounds and 10 assists and he did the most damage in a sublime third quarter in which he relentlessly attacked a rotation of Lakers Except we havent seen that yet but we are about to. They got Antetokounmpo back after he missed their home victory over Phoenix on Sunday with a bruised right quadriceps. INSIDE THE GRIZZLIES' ARENA, players are prepping for the first leg of a back-to-back against the San Antonio Spurs in November. Dario Saric, a reserve forward/center the Thunder acquired in a trade with Phoenix before the All-Star break, had a season-high 21 points. The settlement is subject to court approval, but it is rare that it is not granted in the case of a settlement. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. They're winning, why's he doing this?' Even Shaquille ONeal is a regular customer to get a custom piece from Dang. Obviously, Michael Scott is the greatest regional manager the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch ever had. Nobody's trying to win the verbal conversation right now of who we are in January. Harris has been by his side for many of those meetings, including as Morant's driver in 2020. 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As the Grizzlies' lead swells to 17 early in the third quarter of the Jan. 9 game, the Lakers call timeout and Morant makes a detour to reply to a front-row fan who taunted him after a turnover the previous possession, several of his teammates strut and celebrate on the Crypto.com Arena court. If they don't, great. While some people may be confused by these expensive purchases, Cuban link chains, pendant necklaces,gold jewelry and diamond grillshave become big fashion statements. That puts him under 62 without shoes. 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. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Harrison Barnes scored 29 points and Sacramento beat Oklahoma City for its fourth consecutive victory. How has Morant become so good at walking the dog? 226K subscribers. So Ja Morant is still focusing on the plyometrics workouts that will help him stay light and fly high on the court. Of course, there are downsides to the tactic, too. Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was seen one game giving Dang, who was sitting directly behind the bench, his phone number. But probably not 800 times. Although he has a 67 wingspan which helps a lot. Newspapers Limited, 8 Spadina Avenue, 10th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8. Memphis built on that momentum by earning a playoff bid last season, punching their postseason ticket with a play-in win on the Warriors' home court, when Morant had another 35-point performance. Also, theres the difference between in game vertical and testing vertical. Based in Houston, Dang has made custom grills for several NBA players, but hes mostly associated with rappers. That broke open a close game and gave the Grizzlies a 93-84 advantage entering the fourth. Then this number grew to 50 times. Still in uniform. That's your last time disrespecting me.". One of the most dominant centers in NBA history wanted as much time as possible to operate in the post, where he worked as the primary conduit for Boston's offense. First of all, Id dominate the Wonderlic, and I want that on the record. "If you're winning, it's kind of a loophole in the rules," Jones says. 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. I finally made it.. There isnt a lot of time to get this teams chemistry right take a look at the Mavericks to see how it can be a challenge but if the Suns are going to be the best team in the West we start to see that Wednesday night in Charlotte (against a shorthanded Hornets team without LaMelo Ball). Then come the Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, who often directs things as the inbounder rather than the ball handler. Kevin Durant is expected to make his Phoenix Suns debut tomorrow in Charlotte. 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. Denver 133, (at) Houston 112: Nikola Jokic had his 100th career triple-double and Jamal Murray scored 32 points in Denvers victory over Houston. To order copies of Thats a lot. "That's your last motherf---ing time. This allows him to bang and not be pushed around despite being much thinner than most players in the league. 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. On the other hand, NBA history will show you very big, muscular guys who play very soft. Hes Primed for a Lot More. 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. With the player most capable of staring down a star and going hoop-for-hoop with one of the NBAs best unavailable, the Lakers couldnt do enough against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies, losing 121-109 to stop a three-game winning streak. In an era when players are constantly proving that these measurements dont mean much, the Combine continues to grow in popularity. "The big part is, you've got to show it in the playoffs. So what was Ja Morant doing? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Here are your Mailbag questions for this week, starting with one about the Combine, fittingly: Could you finish not last in any of the NFL Combine events (other than the Wonderlic test)? UPDATE: Ja Morant has returned to the team's bench. Dapping up his teammates." As per our lengthy text argument the other night, though, Im taking five Zions every time. Required fields are marked *. Still, having me and five other people in the elevator would be pretty cramped, so Ill have to be strategic with who I pick to be in there with me. But, you can be sure that he did some kind of jump training whether is was supervised by a coach, training or just on his own. 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. We're going to talk s---". There's a simple explanation, too: This isn't some black box of a strategy. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) 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 Although,, you can tell he works really hard and it very fit. By comparison, a player who grabs a rebound (either offensive or defensive) during a non-clutch period of a given game is adding about 1.7% win probability by doing so. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. And he uses that to his advantage whenever he gets on the court. presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution "[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. Training pattern: start from endline to midcourt. LOS ANGELES (AP) Jaden McDaniels scored 20 points, Anthony Edwards added 18 and Minnesota beat Los Angeles to snap a three-game losing streak. The grill includes diamond to the brim, allowing very little gold to show. Doug McDermott added 19 points for the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan had 13 and Devonte Graham 12. WHAT IS JA MORANT DOING? As sensational as Morant has been, averaging 26.4 points and 6.8 assists per game, the Grizzlies are not a one-man show. That's enormous.". Steven Adams, the 28-year-old big man from New Zealand whose off-court footwear collection consists solely of flip-flops, has fit in Memphis since arriving in an offseason trade, providing the Grizzlies toughness, savvy and comedic relief. The logic was simple: In the NBA, the 24-second shot clock begins when a player touches the basketball after the previous possession. The guy will do anything to shave a few seconds off. 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. Instead, Morants jumping style is more wily. Jones and Sam Jones would let the basketball roll past half court, especially when the Celtics played from behind -- saving time on the shot clock, which in turn freed up time to feed the ball to Russell. Thats my only argument. Why is it becoming so common, and why is Morant so obsessed with it? After years of titillating tremors, Morant erupted volcanically Saturday with a soaring, cocked-back poster slam that he said was easily the best dunk of his career. - The Ringer NBA Sports Ja Morant Is the NBAs First-Week MVP. 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. Williams missed his two free throws, but the foul call crushed the Nuggets' momentum, and the Celtics won easily. As Morant launches, every player on the Memphis bench erupts from their seats as the 22-year-old superstar soars to catch the pass, flicks the ball through the hoop and ducks his head to avoid hitting it on the rim. 2 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, behind Zion. Instead it is a combination of the quality and quantity. At a Dec. 2 postgame press conference, Ja Morant sat at a table with teammate Jaren Jackson Jr. and said: "Make sure y'all hear me loud and clear. 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. 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 Walking the dog is a simple way to facilitate this. Others think it's more a combination of fatigue and a never-ending game of chicken. Thats probably going to go down as dunk of the year, Desmond Bane added. You will see him there doing all the things that I have mentioned. Pelicans-Trail Blazers, 10 p.m. Nets-Celtics, 7:30 p.m. JAMES COUGHS UP the ball on a drive, and Memphis rookie Ziaire Williams -- a teammate of James' son Bronny at Sierra Canyon High School two seasons ago -- scoops it up, all of 11 seconds after Bane hit the transition 3 and talked a little trash to the Lakers legend. The Warriors capitalized on every chance during their decisive 39-point third quarter, taking the lead for good on Thompsons 3-pointer with 1:46 left in the period on the way to winning a fourth straight at home and eighth in nine. Ja Morant is not a guy doing standard bodybuilding workouts and getting an incredible physique. 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. Because of Ja Morants amazing 44 inch vertical jump, it is only natural that a lot of people try to figure out how he achieved it. Theres also the rumor or speculation that Ja Morant used to jump 800 times a day during his younger years. Morant usually ends his pregame routine by playing dodgeball with the assistant coaches who run his workouts. Their 35-18 record, third best in the NBA, indicates they're probably right. Because on that big smile, attached to his teeth, was a glistening honeycomb diamond grill created by celebrity custom jeweler Johnny Dang. Spencer Dinwiddie had 26 points and eight assists. James has seen and heard enough, especially from Bane. As Morant launches, every player on the Memphis bench erupts from their seats as the 22-year-old superstar soars to catch the pass, flicks the ball through the hoop and ducks his head to avoid hitting it on the rim. The honeycomb zig-zag diamond grill purchased by Morant, Clarke and Jackson has an estimated value between $25,000 and $35,000. Both are South Carolina high school products, by the way. Your email address will not be published. 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. How would you rank the other managers on The Office? Your email address will not be published. Unsolicited, he addressed it again during postgame media availability. If they make a mistake, he could have a huge runway with a numbers advantage. F--- that, I don't play that s---.". But the next five and a half minutes go poorly for Atlanta. There were more bumps and shoves exchanged and "chirping back and forth," as Bane puts it, throughout the game, when he led Memphis with 23 points in 26 minutes. However, multiple league sources say there are no plans to alter any clock rules in the fourth quarter or otherwise. 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. The ability to travel in the air, explosiveness. Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points and Zach LaVine had 17. Teams have walked the dog 164 times, wasting over 23 minutes. "Everybody listens to the same music. And back. As someone who proposed to my now-wife with a Michael Scott-level of candles lit and had The Office quotes woven into my wedding ceremony, let me just say that all these characters are great in their own right. San Antonio 102, (at) Utah 94: Keldon Johnson scored 23 points and San Antonio beat Utah to snap a 16-game losing streak. Hes the 6-3, 175-pound point guard for Murray State, averaging 24.4 points, 10.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds and two steals per game. 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. McDaniels scored at least 20 points for the fourth time this season. But Ja will really let the clock go until you make him pick the ball up.". Sacramento 123, (at) Oklahoma City 117: Harrison Barnes scored 29 points and Sacramento beat Oklahoma City for its fourth consecutive victory. Barton will come off the bench behind Gary Trent Jr. and O.G. "Nah, he ain't hoopin'. Morant finished with 23 points and 10 assists, while Bane scored 25, leading the Grizzlies to a 130-112 win, their ninth victory in a row. So, check it out this weekend and see which of your favorite SEC players get unfair dings to their draft stock because of a drill that doesnt directly translate to the field. The Rockets dropped their 10th in a row. However, I will still give you an NBA trainer-approved drill that will work on your stretch, mobility, ankle mobility stability, core stability, etc. When Morant wasted those 20-plus seconds in that October win over Brooklyn before drawing Simmons' sixth foul, the time loss alone added 1.4% win probability for Memphis, per research by Patrick McFarlane that utilized NBA Advanced Stats data. The Raptors will sign free agent Will Barton for the rest of the season, a story broken by both Shams Charania of The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, and since confirmed by the Raptors. This is one of the key risks of walking the dog when the game is on the line. The counterpoint would be: At what expense to your rhythm and your flow? Ja Morant started with the tire drill; you can find it easily on YouTube. 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. This is what happens when Ja Morant also focuses on getting a type of protein in every meal and making sure that they eat fruits containing antioxidant agents. "It's in our DNA," Bane says, "just being underdogs.". "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.". Lonnie Walker IV scored 21 points. 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). 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