He has been the talk of the NBA for two straight days. But the Grizzlies guard had no idea that during the team’s practice, the NBA had announced his catch-and-release shot to beat the buzzer at the end of the first half against the Spurs had become the most-viewed Instagram video the league had ever posted. Once he heard the news, all he could do was shrug. “Sheesh,” Morant said. “I’m must-see TV. Me and my teammates. That’s why I got 30 million.”
Source: Drew Hill @ Daily Memphian
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
More Kobe 6 customs for Ja Morant today at Grizzlies shootaround 🔥
Customs by @realSIERATO pic.twitter.com/uXyv6yv7y6 – 5:56 PM
More Kobe 6 customs for Ja Morant today at Grizzlies shootaround 🔥
Customs by @realSIERATO pic.twitter.com/uXyv6yv7y6 – 5:56 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
“My phone was freezing,” Ja Morant said. “So, that night I was trying to reply to everybody I could. I was going on Twitter trying to at least like them, but every time I tried to like something it refreshed. It was just too much.” dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 5:26 PM
“My phone was freezing,” Ja Morant said. “So, that night I was trying to reply to everybody I could. I was going on Twitter trying to at least like them, but every time I tried to like something it refreshed. It was just too much.” dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 5:26 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Best player in each draft class this year, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating
2021: Evan Mobley
2020: LaMelo Ball
2019: Ja Morant
2018: Luka Doncic very narrowly beats Trae Young for now
2017: Jayson Tatum
2016: Dejounte Murray – 5:02 PM
Best player in each draft class this year, per HoopsHype’s Global Rating
2021: Evan Mobley
2020: LaMelo Ball
2019: Ja Morant
2018: Luka Doncic very narrowly beats Trae Young for now
2017: Jayson Tatum
2016: Dejounte Murray – 5:02 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant had some things to say today.
He called the Grizzlies “must-see TV,” said TNT “learned quickly” by flexing the Grizzlies to a national spot, and said he won’t waste his energy on Colin Cowherd.
“Have another show and keep talking,” he said. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 4:28 PM
Ja Morant had some things to say today.
He called the Grizzlies “must-see TV,” said TNT “learned quickly” by flexing the Grizzlies to a national spot, and said he won’t waste his energy on Colin Cowherd.
“Have another show and keep talking,” he said. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 4:28 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
A lot of people are talking about how the Grizzlies are only a half-game behind the Warriors for second place in the Western Conference standings. But Ja Morant said this group wants first. 🔈 pic.twitter.com/GKwOAHRT97 – 3:44 PM
A lot of people are talking about how the Grizzlies are only a half-game behind the Warriors for second place in the Western Conference standings. But Ja Morant said this group wants first. 🔈 pic.twitter.com/GKwOAHRT97 – 3:44 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
I asked Ja Morant about their matchup against the Celtics being flexed onto TNT tomorrow night and he responded, “they learned pretty quickly.”
Ja added that being put on national TV is their reward for how they’ve been playing. – 3:32 PM
I asked Ja Morant about their matchup against the Celtics being flexed onto TNT tomorrow night and he responded, “they learned pretty quickly.”
Ja added that being put on national TV is their reward for how they’ve been playing. – 3:32 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Ja Morant isn’t surprised by his Monday night highlights breaking social media records. At practice today, he said this Grizzlies group is “Must-see TV!” – 3:28 PM
Ja Morant isn’t surprised by his Monday night highlights breaking social media records. At practice today, he said this Grizzlies group is “Must-see TV!” – 3:28 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
This season, @Ja Morant has gained 320K new Twitter followers, the 3rd-most of any player, trailing only LeBron James (+687K) and Steph Curry (+339K).
His Twitter account has driven 6.2 million engagements this season, the 2nd-most of any player, behind only LeBron (7.5 million). pic.twitter.com/xNHMObMOxN – 3:18 PM
This season, @Ja Morant has gained 320K new Twitter followers, the 3rd-most of any player, trailing only LeBron James (+687K) and Steph Curry (+339K).
His Twitter account has driven 6.2 million engagements this season, the 2nd-most of any player, behind only LeBron (7.5 million). pic.twitter.com/xNHMObMOxN – 3:18 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant cash money from deep💦
Nine straight pic.twitter.com/CmiyxAX56a – 2:59 PM
Ja Morant cash money from deep💦
Nine straight pic.twitter.com/CmiyxAX56a – 2:59 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ziaire Williams on Ja Morant: “It’s unbelievable. Sometimes I’m on the court like, ‘Jesus, what am I witnessing?’” – 2:54 PM
Ziaire Williams on Ja Morant: “It’s unbelievable. Sometimes I’m on the court like, ‘Jesus, what am I witnessing?’” – 2:54 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Ja Morant has driven 385 million views across the @NBA’s socials this season, which is the third-most views of any player:
1. Stephen Curry, 674 million views (😳)
2. LeBron James, 402 million views
3. Ja Morant, 385 million views
Crazy that @Ja Morant is only 22 years old. pic.twitter.com/PxR5PwZCi4 – 2:43 PM
Ja Morant has driven 385 million views across the @NBA’s socials this season, which is the third-most views of any player:
1. Stephen Curry, 674 million views (😳)
2. LeBron James, 402 million views
3. Ja Morant, 385 million views
Crazy that @Ja Morant is only 22 years old. pic.twitter.com/PxR5PwZCi4 – 2:43 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Ja Morant’s crazy buzzer-beater against the Spurs generated 42.1 million views on Instagram, making it NBA’s most-viewed Instagram video EVER.
Following his 52-point game, @JaMorant-related content had more than 80 million views across the @NBA’s socials. pic.twitter.com/yjo5BVng9O – 2:30 PM
Ja Morant’s crazy buzzer-beater against the Spurs generated 42.1 million views on Instagram, making it NBA’s most-viewed Instagram video EVER.
Following his 52-point game, @JaMorant-related content had more than 80 million views across the @NBA’s socials. pic.twitter.com/yjo5BVng9O – 2:30 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Al Horford asked about Ja Morant laughs a little and says “yeah… big fan of his. Just so impressive how relentless he is.” – 1:17 PM
Al Horford asked about Ja Morant laughs a little and says “yeah… big fan of his. Just so impressive how relentless he is.” – 1:17 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Ja Morant would be perfect for the old “I Love This Game” commercials.
(Original with AI is here. https://t.co/BTXUdwLdYn) pic.twitter.com/iJwCBzSzgT – 1:08 PM
Ja Morant would be perfect for the old “I Love This Game” commercials.
(Original with AI is here. https://t.co/BTXUdwLdYn) pic.twitter.com/iJwCBzSzgT – 1:08 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Look at @JohnMartin929 dipping into his pocket and sending me some Memphis gear.
Was hoping for the @Ja Morant jersey, but will settle for the Landers Nolley T-shirt!! pic.twitter.com/SxhKxdm7Qw – 12:47 PM
Look at @JohnMartin929 dipping into his pocket and sending me some Memphis gear.
Was hoping for the @Ja Morant jersey, but will settle for the Landers Nolley T-shirt!! pic.twitter.com/SxhKxdm7Qw – 12:47 PM
Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
Sooo … you know you’re resonating nationally when @Ja Morant heroics are featured in #Wordle clues!
ftw.usatoday.com/2022/03/wordle… – 10:56 AM
Sooo … you know you’re resonating nationally when @Ja Morant heroics are featured in #Wordle clues!
ftw.usatoday.com/2022/03/wordle… – 10:56 AM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
🚨 time again for UPSIDE HIGH w/@JonathanTjarks on @ringer @ringernba 🚨
we talk the absurdity of ja morant, intro to jaden ivey, the intriguing zach edey, and take a look at ayo dosunmu’s inspired play for the bulls
getcha some
open.spotify.com/episode/66zbRx… – 10:23 AM
🚨 time again for UPSIDE HIGH w/@JonathanTjarks on @ringer @ringernba 🚨
we talk the absurdity of ja morant, intro to jaden ivey, the intriguing zach edey, and take a look at ayo dosunmu’s inspired play for the bulls
getcha some
open.spotify.com/episode/66zbRx… – 10:23 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.62
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.52
3. Joel Embiid: 16.18
4. DeMar DeRozan: 14.99
5. Luka Doncic: 14.55
6. Trae Young: 13.97
7. Stephen Curry: 13.76
8. Ja Morant: 13.53
9. Chris Paul: 12.86
10. Jayson Tatum: 12.83
https://t.co/onGqrEd9sz pic.twitter.com/5NAoW6vIpp – 10:12 AM
RPR MVP Predictor:
1. Nikola Jokic: 17.62
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.52
3. Joel Embiid: 16.18
4. DeMar DeRozan: 14.99
5. Luka Doncic: 14.55
6. Trae Young: 13.97
7. Stephen Curry: 13.76
8. Ja Morant: 13.53
9. Chris Paul: 12.86
10. Jayson Tatum: 12.83
https://t.co/onGqrEd9sz pic.twitter.com/5NAoW6vIpp – 10:12 AM
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
How much blame do the players deserve for the #MLBLockout? Can Ja Morant actually win the MVP? & more! Guests: @justleon @RP3natural @EphraimSalaam @martinweiss
Catch us live weeknights 7-10p ET on @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 10:08 AM
How much blame do the players deserve for the #MLBLockout? Can Ja Morant actually win the MVP? & more! Guests: @justleon @RP3natural @EphraimSalaam @martinweiss
Catch us live weeknights 7-10p ET on @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 10:08 AM
The Ringer @ringernba
Ja Morant is the best show in the NBA. #TheMismatch pic.twitter.com/Ow3up1Z4XQ – 11:05 PM
Ja Morant is the best show in the NBA. #TheMismatch pic.twitter.com/Ow3up1Z4XQ – 11:05 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Grant Williams on going against Trae Young as good preparation for Ja Morant in the next game: “Ja is an incredible player. He’s the MVP in my eyes, this early in his career.” – 10:44 PM
Grant Williams on going against Trae Young as good preparation for Ja Morant in the next game: “Ja is an incredible player. He’s the MVP in my eyes, this early in his career.” – 10:44 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Grant Williams says Ja Morant is “MVP in my eyes this early in his career.” Grizzlies visit Celtics Thursday. – 10:43 PM
Grant Williams says Ja Morant is “MVP in my eyes this early in his career.” Grizzlies visit Celtics Thursday. – 10:43 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Podcast: Does Rockets’ Jalen Green have some Ja Morant in his game? ift.tt/63bIMyd – 8:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Podcast: Does Rockets’ Jalen Green have some Ja Morant in his game? ift.tt/63bIMyd – 8:18 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Ja Morant, whose next game is here at the Garden Thursday, has moved into the top 10 on this list.
2 and 3 about to go head to head.
Trae Young has shot 33% against the Celtics this year, including 6-31 (19%) from 3. pic.twitter.com/Vo08mleddB – 7:02 PM
Ja Morant, whose next game is here at the Garden Thursday, has moved into the top 10 on this list.
2 and 3 about to go head to head.
Trae Young has shot 33% against the Celtics this year, including 6-31 (19%) from 3. pic.twitter.com/Vo08mleddB – 7:02 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Podcast: Does Rockets’ Jalen Green have some Ja Morant in his game? That and @danielle_lerner and I chat about the best was to develop young players, along with a bit of MVP talk houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 6:05 PM
Podcast: Does Rockets’ Jalen Green have some Ja Morant in his game? That and @danielle_lerner and I chat about the best was to develop young players, along with a bit of MVP talk houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 6:05 PM
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Except the number was actually higher. It has more than 42 million views. “It went up?” he asked. “See, there you go. That proves my point even more. We are must-see TV. Every time we step on the floor, something special happens.” -via Daily Memphian / March 2, 2022
TMac Thinks He should’ve won MVP in 2003…Shaq Disagrees | The Big Podcast -via YouTube / March 2, 2022
Q: Did you see Ja Morant’s 50-point game last night and what do you think about what he’s been doing with Memphis? Luka Doncic: “I saw the dunk and the last-second buzzer beater. Amazing. He’s been playing amazing this season, MVP level. Everybody saw this season what he is, and he’s an unbelievable player, unbelievable skills and so fun to watch.” -via Dallas Morning News / March 1, 2022