Ja Morant Destroys LeBron James and Lakers with Unreal Performance










LeBron James praised Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's athleticism after the two teams clashed at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The Grizzlies beat LeBron and the Los Angeles Lakers 127-119.
Morant was well contained by the Lakers, who limited him to just 16 points on 4 of 10 shooting. Despite this, his defense and playmaking got him into the game.

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In addition to recording seven assists, Morant made a steal and a breathtaking block, which were both highlights of the game.
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While Avery Bradley was shooting a layup midway through the first quarter, Ja Morant blocked him with a chase-down block.
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His athleticism provided the momentum he needed to catch the ball instead of merely swatting it away.
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"It starts with timing, and stalking your prey...that guy's got rockets in his calf muscles." says LeBron James.
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In the next few years, Morant could become one of the league's best two-way players.
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