01/18/26 03:41:00
Printable Page
01/18 15:40 CST Grizzlies star Ja Morant says he's a very loyal guy and cites
his tattoo of team logo
Grizzlies star Ja Morant says he's a very loyal guy and cites his tattoo of
team logo
By KEN MAGUIRE
AP Sports Writer
LONDON (AP) --- Ja Morant says there should be no doubt about his desire to
keep playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.
After a dominant performance in a 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic, the
two-time All Star addressed recent trade speculation about him.
"I've got a logo on my back, so that should tell you exactly where I want to
be," Morant said, referring to a tattoo of the team logo.
Morant had 24 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup Sunday after a
six-game absence because of a right calf injury.
"If anybody in here knows me --- I'm a very loyal guy," he said.
Morant's return provided an instant boost for a team that needed it. The
Grizzlies' win was just their third in the past 10 games.
After sitting out the first game of a European doubleheader --- the Magic won
118-111 in Berlin on Thursday --- Morant was appreciative of the fan support he
received in London.
"Just being able to play basketball --- it's very therapeutic for me," he said.
"I know what I'm capable of out there on the court and I was able to show that
tonight.
"It was big-time, walking off and representing Memphis is what it's all about."
Memphis built a 33-point lead in the first half --- and this time held on for
the win. The Grizzlies blew a 20-point lead in the loss in Berlin.
"That's just credit to coach putting us in the best spots possible and then
just me being Ja and wind up making the right play whether it's passing or
scoring," he said. "We got into a great rhythm early, got a big lead, after
that it's just managing."
The 26-year-old Morant is making about $39.4 million this season and is in the
third year of a five-year, $197.2 million contract.
___
AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba
|
