Ja Morant has two imposing presences with enormous wingspans behind him in spearheading the Memphis Grizzlies.
His longtime star running mate, Jaren Jackson Jr., firmly stands as one. The 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year cemented his case as one of the league’s most terrifying forces down low, capable of swatting shot after shot with his elite instincts and defensive mechanism.
The other is a newcomer named Zach Edey. A 7-foot-4 wonder, the Canadian center conquered the collegiate scene for four sensational years as Purdue’s star big man before being drafted by the Grizzlies for this year’s Draft’s No. 9 overall pick.
Ja cherishes that he has these two giants ready to run through the wall for him. At the same time, the Grizzlies star also has another plan.
Ja wants to dunk on JJJ, Edey
In a recent interview appearance in Overtime, Morant was asked various questions about his dunking style and experiences. Considering the context, he was also asked which player he desires to dunk on out of all the people he has yet to post.
Interestingly, Ja named Edey as his first choice and was followed by mentioning Jackson Jr.
“Zach Edey,” Ja said while smiling. “Him and Jaren [Jackson Jr.]”