In recent years, the Grizzlies are definitely the team that will not be overlooked.
Today's away game against the Warriors, in the face of Curry's usual hand, they are not panicked.
At 104:101, the Grizzlies narrowly won by 3 points through overtime, and have achieved a record of 3 wins and 2 losses so far in the season.
In the process, there was the presence of a player who caught everyone's eye.
That's right, he's the Grizzlies' current core guard: Ja Morant.
In this game, Morant played 42 minutes, 11 of 22 shooting, 2 of 8 three-pointers, 6 of 6 from the free throw line, and had 30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.
Fast, fierce and shooting, strong impact and a certain projection ability, this is definitely the current state that Westbrook and Rose want.
Unfortunately, there are no more teenagers, and what Morant is experiencing is also what they once had.
So far this season, in five games, Morant has averaged 30.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game, shooting 54.4% from the field and 40.6% from three-point range.
These figures are career highs, and averaging 30.4 points per game is currently at the top of the league's scoring charts.
You know, Morant is the eye of the 2019 draft, and this year is only his third season.
From an average of 17.8 points per rookie to 19.1 points the following year, this season is already 30.4 points (few games, but it will not fall too much), this improvement is a step by step.
This cornerstone player Grizzlies is still hesitant to take the maximum salary to renew the contract, then this brain is basically not suitable for this industry.
The dribble is flowing and light, the impact of the ball is strong, and the finishing means are also pulling rods, which are reminiscent of Owen, Westbrook and Rose.
If I were to select the top five point guards in active duty, I would not hesitate to put Morant into it, taking a comment from netizens: there are both Irving's flowing levers, and Westbrook's violent dunks, as well as Rose's limit change of direction, including Curry's ultra-far three points.
Finally, the hairstyle also has Durant's little handsome temperament, who is this to talk to?
Morant, who is only 22 years old, has enough capital to hit the MVP, just like Rose did back then.
However, I hope he can stay healthy and not be jealous of talents anymore.