Morant, the team’s young focal point, is taking only 1.8 3s per game. What Jenkins has done is speed up the tempo to take advantage of the quickness and playmaking ability of his rookie point guard and allow him to play in space. The days of Grit and Grind are over: The Grizzlies have gone from dead last in the NBA in pace last season to no. 6. “It’s brother-brother, son-father, player-coach,” Morant said about his relationship with Jenkins. “He’s very open with all the players, especially me. It’s just an honor to get the freedom to go out and play. Coach Jenkins allows me to play freely and trusts me enough to make plays. And that’s what every point guard wants.”