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The 2022-23 NBA season is now close and there are some mouth-watering fixtures already decided. The Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors in the first match of the season and the Warriors take on the Grizzlies on Christmas Day. Interestingly enough, Ja Morant and Draymond Green shared their thoughts regarding their match on Twitter.

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While Ja talked about getting what he wanted, Draymond was nice enough to invite Morant over for dinner. Morant wrote on Twitter, “we got what we wanted dray” while tagging Draymond.

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On the other hand, the 2021-22 NBA champion wrote, “That’s the power of your voice Young! Let’s goooo! Bring the fam to the crib for dinner after.”

Despite their rivalry on the court, it is interesting to see the two superstars share a good relationship outside the game of basketball.

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Draymond Green got the better of Ja Morant the last time they might

Although it is quite early to call the results of the Warriors vs Grizzlies match on Christmas Day, Draymond had the last laugh in their recent meeting. The Memphis Grizzlies took on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors for a spot in the Western Conference finals.

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The Grizzlies were high in spirits after getting the better of the Timberwolves in an emphatic fashion. However, the Warriors were more than capable to match their enthusiasm with good results.

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The match went to the Warriors who beat the Grizzlies 4-2. Although Ja Morant was phenomenal in the series, it was not enough to beat the collective brilliance of the Warriors.

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Morant averaged 38.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. On the other hand, Draymond Green averaged 6.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists.

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Interestingly enough, it is not the first time Ja Morant has trashed talked with an NBA superstar. He once made headlines around the world when he made claims of beating prime Michael Jordan. “I would’ve cooked him too“, said the Grizzlies star when asked about playing in MJ’s era.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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