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Mar 15, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) warms up before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 15, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) warms up before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the league. They are one of the youngest teams in the league, led by their star Ja Morant, who has upped his game this season and led this young Grizzlies squad to the second seed. He was also the favorite to win the Most Improved Player award. But after Ja won it, he left the award to one of his teammates, who he felt deserved it more.
Desmond Bane was the 30th pick in the 2020 NBA draft. He has improved a lot since his rookie year and was the third-leading scorer on the squad. He nearly doubled his production in points and he is shooting over 90% from the free-throw line. Many expected Bane to win the award as Ja was more suited to be a nominee for MVP. But it was Morant who came out victorious in the end. However, he let Desmond Bane know that he thought he was the worthy recipient of the award as he left the trophy in his kitchen. But Morant incurred some heavy backlash for giving his award to Bane.
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NBA Fans call out Ja Morant for giving his award to Desmond Bane
The fans were not impressed with Morant as they felt he was trying to gain publicity. They said Morant was trying to showcase his humble side on social media and gain the sympathy of fans. Here are some of the best reactions:
https://twitter.com/ZOLJUR/status/1518751048193564672?s=20&t=r3m9g19hfvW6Uf9eLh7cqA
Why couldn’t he just Dm him? Bro playing fake humble for the cameras I’m crying
— HaterMuse (@HaterMuse) April 26, 2022
so what he just broke into his house
— nba paint (@nba_paint) April 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/VibeFreely/status/1518752143997648896?s=20&t=nlcC_dvVfc0_J3_y-m01aQ
What does this do for bane???? He got a pity award from his teammate😭. Doesn’t the award same Ja name on it too??
— ً (@Dubsln4) April 26, 2022
This…just…seems…corny…🌽
It’s almost like seeing someone posting a video of them giving money to homeless people. Why do you need to post it to social? 🤷♂️— Tate Wegehaupt (@tate_wegehaupt) April 26, 2022
Ja Morant right after he made the post pic.twitter.com/Rs5h05FcSP
— sin (@nohatsin) April 26, 2022
— alasdair (@ae_allchin) April 26, 2022
It’s absurd that Ja won over Bane im gonna be completely honest with all of you. Whoever voted deserves to lose their votes for next year
— WolvesWin2024 (@SellDaTeamGlenn) April 26, 2022
https://twitter.com/jwaves2022/status/1518755877234384896?s=20&t=nlcC_dvVfc0_J3_y-m01aQ
Grizzlies and Timberwolves have all to play for in game 5
The series between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves has turned out to be an intense one. After the Wolves surprised the NBA and took game 1, the Grizzlies stormed back in game 2 to secure a blowout victory.
In game 3, the Grizzlies scripted franchise history as they came back from a 26-point deficit to take game 3. The Timberwolves blew two 20-point leads in the game and they were destroyed for not being to hold a lead. They did, however, take game 4 but even that was a very close encounter and the Grizzlies had the chance to take that game as well. It all comes down to the final 3 games of the series; the Grizzlies will feel like they have the advantage, especially with home court.
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