Victor Wembanyama ankle injury improving
Following Victor Wembanyama’s ankle injury that has led to the rookie seeing fewer minutes on the court as he heals, Shams Charania shared some good news, stating “I am told [Victor Wembanyama’s] ankle is improving, it seems like he’s on the tail end of this program that they have him on.”
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Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
ICYMI: Last night at FedExForum, Ja vs Wemby was a moment, and then another and another.
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ICYMI: Last night at FedExForum, Ja vs Wemby was a moment, and then another and another.
dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 3:02 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Star Power Index: LeBron James’ toe is too big; Ja Morant (sort of) posterizes Victor Wembanyama
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 11:31 AM
NBA Star Power Index: LeBron James’ toe is too big; Ja Morant (sort of) posterizes Victor Wembanyama
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-s… – 11:31 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby has grown increasingly frustrated with the minutes restriction designed to protect his right ankle.
Seeking more minutes, he took matters into his own hands late in the #Spurs‘ loss to Memphis on Tuesday night.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 11:25 AM
Wemby has grown increasingly frustrated with the minutes restriction designed to protect his right ankle.
Seeking more minutes, he took matters into his own hands late in the #Spurs‘ loss to Memphis on Tuesday night.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 11:25 AM
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—Wemby (37:23)
—Maxey, Harris (44:01)
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pic.twitter.com/lEFjUrWf0m – 10:55 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby has grown increasingly frustrated playing under a minutes restriction designed to protect his right ankle, putting him at odds with the #Spurs‘ medical & coaching staffs.
Hungry for more playing time, he took matters into his own hands in Memphis.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 10:51 AM
Wemby has grown increasingly frustrated playing under a minutes restriction designed to protect his right ankle, putting him at odds with the #Spurs‘ medical & coaching staffs.
Hungry for more playing time, he took matters into his own hands in Memphis.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 10:51 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
3 years ago, former NYK director of performance Mubarak ‘Bar’ Malik left ‘the best job in the NBA’ on a leap of faith. Today, his company Barcode is valued at $100M & counts Wembanyama, Kuzma & the Nets as partners. Malik talks NYK, Barcode & more here: sny.tv/articles/forme… – 10:16 AM
3 years ago, former NYK director of performance Mubarak ‘Bar’ Malik left ‘the best job in the NBA’ on a leap of faith. Today, his company Barcode is valued at $100M & counts Wembanyama, Kuzma & the Nets as partners. Malik talks NYK, Barcode & more here: sny.tv/articles/forme… – 10:16 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Ja Morant on his dunk on Victor Wembanyama: “My pops called that a hard layup. I’ll take it, though. That’s what everybody wanted, so that’s my late Christmas gift.” pic.twitter.com/61RaPkcitc – 9:38 AM
Ja Morant on his dunk on Victor Wembanyama: “My pops called that a hard layup. I’ll take it, though. That’s what everybody wanted, so that’s my late Christmas gift.” pic.twitter.com/61RaPkcitc – 9:38 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Metta World Peace in awe of French prodigy Victor Wembanyama:
“Closest to Wilt Chamberlain we’ll ever see, he’s gonna get 101” #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:20 AM
Metta World Peace in awe of French prodigy Victor Wembanyama:
“Closest to Wilt Chamberlain we’ll ever see, he’s gonna get 101” #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:20 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kristaps Porzingis two points shy of a new season-high, but Boston falls to Oklahoma.
Victor Wembanyama tips his hat to Ja Morant, while Domantas Sabonis records infamous triple-double #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:07 AM
Kristaps Porzingis two points shy of a new season-high, but Boston falls to Oklahoma.
Victor Wembanyama tips his hat to Ja Morant, while Domantas Sabonis records infamous triple-double #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:07 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kristaps Porzingis two points shy of a season-high, but Boston falls to Oklahoma.
Victor Wembanyama tips his hat to Ja Morant, while Domantas Sabonis records infamous triple-double #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:42 AM
Kristaps Porzingis two points shy of a season-high, but Boston falls to Oklahoma.
Victor Wembanyama tips his hat to Ja Morant, while Domantas Sabonis records infamous triple-double #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:42 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Santi Aldama saw an opportunity to nutmeg Wembanyama 😏
He took that chance 🫠
pic.twitter.com/iYXWTJue8Y – 1:56 AM
Santi Aldama saw an opportunity to nutmeg Wembanyama 😏
He took that chance 🫠
pic.twitter.com/iYXWTJue8Y – 1:56 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
3 takeaways from the #Spurs‘ 106-98 loss at Memphis on Tuesday night:
1, Wemby is champing at the bit to play more.
2, Vassell and others doing a better job at finding their 7-foot-3 teammate.
3, Another big man could be on the way.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:14 AM
3 takeaways from the #Spurs‘ 106-98 loss at Memphis on Tuesday night:
1, Wemby is champing at the bit to play more.
2, Vassell and others doing a better job at finding their 7-foot-3 teammate.
3, Another big man could be on the way.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 1:14 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Wemby has that shooter’s touch… He pulled up from deep on one foot 😳
pic.twitter.com/nRPnyeo0lE – 1:13 AM
Wemby has that shooter’s touch… He pulled up from deep on one foot 😳
pic.twitter.com/nRPnyeo0lE – 1:13 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby stressed he’s on board w/ the cap on his minutes. Checking himself in underscored his belief the Spurs could still win the game and another minute or two wouldn’t hurt. “…I know the wise option is to listen to the staff even though it is hard and frustrating,” he said. – 11:53 PM
Wemby stressed he’s on board w/ the cap on his minutes. Checking himself in underscored his belief the Spurs could still win the game and another minute or two wouldn’t hurt. “…I know the wise option is to listen to the staff even though it is hard and frustrating,” he said. – 11:53 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
After lobbying for a few more minutes after exiting w/ 3:07 left, Wemby checked himself in w/ 1:46 left. After he recorded a dunk w/ 1:13 to go, Pop pulled him at the 1:10 mark. “I wasn’t allowed to sub in, but I still did it, and the coach sent me out right after,” Victor said. – 11:40 PM
After lobbying for a few more minutes after exiting w/ 3:07 left, Wemby checked himself in w/ 1:46 left. After he recorded a dunk w/ 1:13 to go, Pop pulled him at the 1:10 mark. “I wasn’t allowed to sub in, but I still did it, and the coach sent me out right after,” Victor said. – 11:40 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked Wemby if he’s ready for the minutes restriction to be lifted. He responded with an enthusiastic “Yes.”
“I agree for the restrictions. At the moment, of course, I want to play and I am frustrated. But I know the wise option is to listen to the staff even though it is hard.” – 11:30 PM
Asked Wemby if he’s ready for the minutes restriction to be lifted. He responded with an enthusiastic “Yes.”
“I agree for the restrictions. At the moment, of course, I want to play and I am frustrated. But I know the wise option is to listen to the staff even though it is hard.” – 11:30 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Bismack Biyombo on Ja Morant’s dunk on Wembanyama:
“I told him in the game I would’ve blocked that.”
😂 – 11:26 PM
Bismack Biyombo on Ja Morant’s dunk on Wembanyama:
“I told him in the game I would’ve blocked that.”
😂 – 11:26 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Bismack Biyombo on Ja’s dunk on Wemby:
“I told him I would have blocked that”
😂 – 11:25 PM
Bismack Biyombo on Ja’s dunk on Wemby:
“I told him I would have blocked that”
😂 – 11:25 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja said his dad would have called his dunk on Wembanyama “a hard layup” – 11:14 PM
Ja said his dad would have called his dunk on Wembanyama “a hard layup” – 11:14 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby logged 4 blocks tonight.
His games with 4 or more blocks BEFORE moving to the 5: 6 in 19 games
His games with 4 or more blocks AFTER moving to the 5: 7 in 10 games while being on mins restriction for part of the time – 10:53 PM
Wemby logged 4 blocks tonight.
His games with 4 or more blocks BEFORE moving to the 5: 6 in 19 games
His games with 4 or more blocks AFTER moving to the 5: 7 in 10 games while being on mins restriction for part of the time – 10:53 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked if Wemby is closer to having the minutes restriction lifted, Pop said, “In a certain amount of time, we will take more pictures and that will determine whether the minutes thing changes or not.”
Wemby logged 26 tonight, 2 more than his cap of 24. – 10:46 PM
Asked if Wemby is closer to having the minutes restriction lifted, Pop said, “In a certain amount of time, we will take more pictures and that will determine whether the minutes thing changes or not.”
Wemby logged 26 tonight, 2 more than his cap of 24. – 10:46 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs fall 106-98 to the Grizzlies to go 0-2 in the 4-game season series.
Spurs are 5-28 after losing their 3rd in a row. Memphis improves to 11-22.
Wemby led Spurs with 20 points in 26 minutes. Keldon finished with 19.
Morant had 27 points and 10 assists for the Grizzlies. – 10:31 PM
Spurs fall 106-98 to the Grizzlies to go 0-2 in the 4-game season series.
Spurs are 5-28 after losing their 3rd in a row. Memphis improves to 11-22.
Wemby led Spurs with 20 points in 26 minutes. Keldon finished with 19.
Morant had 27 points and 10 assists for the Grizzlies. – 10:31 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
20 points for Wemby
SA within 8 of the Grizz after trailing by 15 with 3 mins left – 10:27 PM
20 points for Wemby
SA within 8 of the Grizz after trailing by 15 with 3 mins left – 10:27 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby checks back in, so this will be the most he’s played in the 5 games since his minutes have been restricted. – 10:14 PM
Wemby checks back in, so this will be the most he’s played in the 5 games since his minutes have been restricted. – 10:14 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby goes to the bench with 24 minutes. He hasn’t exceeded that total since being placed on minutes restriction.
He exits with 18 points on 7 of 14 (2 of 4 from deep), 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. – 10:09 PM
Wemby goes to the bench with 24 minutes. He hasn’t exceeded that total since being placed on minutes restriction.
He exits with 18 points on 7 of 14 (2 of 4 from deep), 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. – 10:09 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant sequence:
1. Dunk on Wembanyama
2. Pull-up 3-pointer
3. No-look alley-oop to Aldama for a reverse slam
(Bonus: Jaggles) – 10:03 PM
Ja Morant sequence:
1. Dunk on Wembanyama
2. Pull-up 3-pointer
3. No-look alley-oop to Aldama for a reverse slam
(Bonus: Jaggles) – 10:03 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Going to be fun watching Wemby and Morant battle for years to come. Be really fun to watch it in a playoff matchup. – 10:02 PM
Going to be fun watching Wemby and Morant battle for years to come. Be really fun to watch it in a playoff matchup. – 10:02 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
That knee is going to be just fine.
Morant puts the dunk on Wembanyama’s head, just like the crowd wanted. – 10:01 PM
That knee is going to be just fine.
Morant puts the dunk on Wembanyama’s head, just like the crowd wanted. – 10:01 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Grizz by 12. MEM takes the 3Q 33-28
Wemby 16 pts, 6 reb, 4 blk
Keldon 15 pts
Bane 24 pts
Ja 13 pts
Luke 12 pts
JJJ 10 pts
Spurs +2 on 2s
Grizz winning 3s by 6 and FTs by 8 – 9:55 PM
3Q: Grizz by 12. MEM takes the 3Q 33-28
Wemby 16 pts, 6 reb, 4 blk
Keldon 15 pts
Bane 24 pts
Ja 13 pts
Luke 12 pts
JJJ 10 pts
Spurs +2 on 2s
Grizz winning 3s by 6 and FTs by 8 – 9:55 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Down by 7 at the break, Spurs go into 4Q trailing 80-68 after Grizzlies scored 31 in 3Q.
Wemby has a team-high 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks in 19 minutes.
Bane leads Grizzlies with 24 points on 11 of 15. – 9:55 PM
Down by 7 at the break, Spurs go into 4Q trailing 80-68 after Grizzlies scored 31 in 3Q.
Wemby has a team-high 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks in 19 minutes.
Bane leads Grizzlies with 24 points on 11 of 15. – 9:55 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Grizzlies have built their lead back to 10 after Wemby’s running three gave SA the 1-point lead earlier in the quarter. – 9:46 PM
The Grizzlies have built their lead back to 10 after Wemby’s running three gave SA the 1-point lead earlier in the quarter. – 9:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby just hitting a 30-foot floater 🤯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/X48ghE7d3g – 9:39 PM
Wemby just hitting a 30-foot floater 🤯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/X48ghE7d3g – 9:39 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama just drained a one-foot 3 from from 30 feet out.
Things are getting weird in Memphis.
Spurs up 51-50 with 9:19 left in the 3Q. – 9:30 PM
Victor Wembanyama just drained a one-foot 3 from from 30 feet out.
Things are getting weird in Memphis.
Spurs up 51-50 with 9:19 left in the 3Q. – 9:30 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wow, Wemby just made a 1-foot runner 3PTer.
14 points for Wemby
The Spurs lead by 1 again after trailing by 10 – 9:28 PM
Wow, Wemby just made a 1-foot runner 3PTer.
14 points for Wemby
The Spurs lead by 1 again after trailing by 10 – 9:28 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
A running one-legged 3-pointer from Victor Wembanyama leads to a Grizzlies timeout.
Spurs 51 Grizzlies 50 – 9:27 PM
A running one-legged 3-pointer from Victor Wembanyama leads to a Grizzlies timeout.
Spurs 51 Grizzlies 50 – 9:27 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby logged 13 minutes in the first half.
He’s averaged 23.7 in the 4 games he’s played since being placed on a minutes restriction by the medical staff. – 9:22 PM
Wemby logged 13 minutes in the first half.
He’s averaged 23.7 in the 4 games he’s played since being placed on a minutes restriction by the medical staff. – 9:22 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
After trailing by 10 late in the first half, the Spurs go into the break down 47-40.
In 13 minutes, Wemby has 11 points on 5 of 8 to go along with 5 rebounds and 4 blocks.
Bane and Morant have 12 and 11, respectively, for Memphis.
Both teams shot 39% from the floor. – 9:12 PM
After trailing by 10 late in the first half, the Spurs go into the break down 47-40.
In 13 minutes, Wemby has 11 points on 5 of 8 to go along with 5 rebounds and 4 blocks.
Bane and Morant have 12 and 11, respectively, for Memphis.
Both teams shot 39% from the floor. – 9:12 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Ja Morant needed some assistance trying to get up after losing his dribble and landing on his right knee late in the first while being defended by Wembanyama.
Morant eventually walked slowly to the locker room on his own at the start of halftime. – 9:10 PM
Ja Morant needed some assistance trying to get up after losing his dribble and landing on his right knee late in the first while being defended by Wembanyama.
Morant eventually walked slowly to the locker room on his own at the start of halftime. – 9:10 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Grizz by 7. MEM takes the 2Q 27-17
Wemby 11 pts, 5 reb, 4 blk
Keldon 6 pts
Bane 12 pts
Ja 11 pts
Grizz +2 on 2s and +5 on FTs
Both teams tied at the 3PT line – 9:09 PM
Half: Grizz by 7. MEM takes the 2Q 27-17
Wemby 11 pts, 5 reb, 4 blk
Keldon 6 pts
Bane 12 pts
Ja 11 pts
Grizz +2 on 2s and +5 on FTs
Both teams tied at the 3PT line – 9:09 PM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Ja slipped after a behind-the-back dribble against Wemby late in half. Finished the half, but leaves the floor with a limp and a wince. – 9:08 PM
Ja slipped after a behind-the-back dribble against Wemby late in half. Finished the half, but leaves the floor with a limp and a wince. – 9:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The NBA removed that last blocks for Wemby. They’re saying Biyombo just missed the hook shot – 9:06 PM
The NBA removed that last blocks for Wemby. They’re saying Biyombo just missed the hook shot – 9:06 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
4 first half blocks for Wemby after that last rejection on a JJJ dunk attempt – 8:51 PM
4 first half blocks for Wemby after that last rejection on a JJJ dunk attempt – 8:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
11 first half points for Wemby
He’s the first player in double figures scoring for this game – 8:49 PM
11 first half points for Wemby
He’s the first player in double figures scoring for this game – 8:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3 Grizzlies players had no chance of stopping that 2-handed Wemby dunk
6 points for Wemby – 8:41 PM
3 Grizzlies players had no chance of stopping that 2-handed Wemby dunk
6 points for Wemby – 8:41 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Wemby is like watching the mind flayer play defense
pic.twitter.com/nZoeLgVfrR – 8:39 PM
Wemby is like watching the mind flayer play defense
pic.twitter.com/nZoeLgVfrR – 8:39 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 3. Both teams shooting below 40% from the floor.
Wemby 4 pts, 2 blk
Barlow 4 pts
Bane 8 pts
Ja 6 pts
Spurs +6 from 3PT
Grizz +2 on 2s, +1 on FTs – 8:36 PM
1Q: Spurs by 3. Both teams shooting below 40% from the floor.
Wemby 4 pts, 2 blk
Barlow 4 pts
Bane 8 pts
Ja 6 pts
Spurs +6 from 3PT
Grizz +2 on 2s, +1 on FTs – 8:36 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby takes flight for the alley-oop slam 🔥
(via @BallySportsSA)
pic.twitter.com/Bndhk9hI9p – 8:22 PM
Wemby takes flight for the alley-oop slam 🔥
(via @BallySportsSA)
pic.twitter.com/Bndhk9hI9p – 8:22 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
2 blocks for Wemby to begin the game and both of his makes have been off alley-oop feeds from Vassell and Branham – 8:18 PM
2 blocks for Wemby to begin the game and both of his makes have been off alley-oop feeds from Vassell and Branham – 8:18 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Devin and Malaki team with Wemby for 2 early successful lobs. “They’re starting to read each other,” Pop said pregame of Devin & Victor. “They’re figuring out that he’s seven three, you can throw it up in the air and when he rolls you got to get a pocket pass in there.” – 8:17 PM
Devin and Malaki team with Wemby for 2 early successful lobs. “They’re starting to read each other,” Pop said pregame of Devin & Victor. “They’re figuring out that he’s seven three, you can throw it up in the air and when he rolls you got to get a pocket pass in there.” – 8:17 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
It really is staggering that Wembanyama makes Jaren Jackson look normal sized – 8:14 PM
It really is staggering that Wembanyama makes Jaren Jackson look normal sized – 8:14 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
With these two early blocks, Wemby has 10 in 2 games vs. Memphis. – 8:14 PM
With these two early blocks, Wemby has 10 in 2 games vs. Memphis. – 8:14 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant isolated against Wemby and the crowd was electric. Morant crossed him over and got to the rim, but Wemby recovered and got the block off the glass. – 8:13 PM
Ja Morant isolated against Wemby and the crowd was electric. Morant crossed him over and got to the rim, but Wemby recovered and got the block off the glass. – 8:13 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
This guy next to Wemby is actually 7-3.
(Not really.) pic.twitter.com/iDVMUHz5FT – 8:00 PM
This guy next to Wemby is actually 7-3.
(Not really.) pic.twitter.com/iDVMUHz5FT – 8:00 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Coach Pop on Wemby and Vassell building chemistry in the two-man game: pic.twitter.com/hoyes95Pil – 7:26 PM
Coach Pop on Wemby and Vassell building chemistry in the two-man game: pic.twitter.com/hoyes95Pil – 7:26 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
On how Wemby is on track to become the first rookie to lead the NBA since 1985-86.
He faces Memphis after recording a season-best 8 blocks against them in November.
“A guy who can come out of nowhere and just eviscerate anything,” Taylor Jenkins said.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 7:13 PM
On how Wemby is on track to become the first rookie to lead the NBA since 1985-86.
He faces Memphis after recording a season-best 8 blocks against them in November.
“A guy who can come out of nowhere and just eviscerate anything,” Taylor Jenkins said.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 7:13 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
One of @JaMorant ‘s top highlight dunks came with a hammer against San Antonio’s Jakob Poeltl last Feb. Poeltl is 7-foot. Which means Morant is right now thinking about a defensive switch to try to recreate that slam against 7-foot-3 Victor Wembanyama. – 7:00 PM
One of @JaMorant ‘s top highlight dunks came with a hammer against San Antonio’s Jakob Poeltl last Feb. Poeltl is 7-foot. Which means Morant is right now thinking about a defensive switch to try to recreate that slam against 7-foot-3 Victor Wembanyama. – 7:00 PM
LJ Ellis @spurstalkdotcom
Victor Wembanyama isn’t the favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award. Find out who the current favorite is and what Wembanyama can do to win the award: spurstalk.com/victor-wembany… – 3:11 PM
Victor Wembanyama isn’t the favorite to win the Rookie of the Year award. Find out who the current favorite is and what Wembanyama can do to win the award: spurstalk.com/victor-wembany… – 3:11 PM
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Drew Hill: Ja Morant downplayed it. His teammates didn’t. “When you get a matchup like that, that’s big for the NBA. Those two guys are going to be the faces and a big part of the NBA for a long time. For me, it’s pretty cool to watch.”dailymemphian.com/section/sports… -via Twitter @DrewHill_DM / January 3, 2024
Damichael Cole: Ja Morant on his dunk on Victor Wembanyama: “That’s what everybody wanted, so that’s my late Christmas gift.” -via Twitter @DamichaelC / January 3, 2024
Tom Orsborn: Wemby on Morant: “Of course, a good player. Very, very small, so it’s hard to catch up on him, and very fast. Yeah, it’s just another great player that I see every night now in the NBA. Everyone’s got a franchise player like this who’s causing problems.” -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / January 3, 2024