Regarding Ja Morant, Zach Randolph spoke.
When it comes to the Memphis Grizzlies, Zach Randolph is up there with the best of them.
He was a member of the team for eight of his seventeen years in the NBA.
In a recent interview with The Big Podcast, Randolph was questioned about Ja Morant, who is currently a star for the Grizzlies.
Randolph: “Ja, he a special player… We need him in Memphis, man. That’s the city. That’s the team. He’s everything. He’s one of the best players in the NBA right now… The things he’s been through, I just tell him, you know, you’re gonna be alright.”
Hearing the encouragement from a franchise legend to another is sure to be a treat for Grizzlies fans. In 551 games played for the Grizzlies, Randolph shot 47.6% from the floor and averaged 16.8 points, 10.2 boards, and 2.0 assists per game. Making it to the Western Conference finals in 2013, they were…
Via ThrowbackHoops: “Zach Randolph lifted the Grizzlies to a WCSF Series 2-1 lead over the Warriors! (2015)
22 PTS
8 REB
1 STL
60% FG (9/15)”
As for Morant, he is coming off his sixth season in the NBA (all with Memphis).
The two-time NBA All-Star averaged 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 30.9% from the three-point range in 50 games.
Via Real Sports (on April 11): “Ja Morant has 32 career 35-PT games.
That’s DOUBLE the next closest Grizzlies player.”
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