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The beginning of “redemption” for Ja Morant

After serving his eight-game suspension, and a very quick detour to a psychological help center in Florida, Ja Morant was back to business that night, for the Rockets reception.

Appreciated by his fans when he entered the game during the first quarter, the leader (17 points, 5 assists, 2 steals) signed an interesting match after two weeks away from his teammates, and we will remember his huge poster with a impressive hang-time.

” It is heartwarming “blew Ja Morant on ESPN. “I am obviously grateful for this welcome, and for all those who supported me during this period. It definitely helped me feel better. It made things easier with everything that happened. It was great to be back in the game. I’m very happy and even more to have obtained this victory. »

With six wins in its last seven games, Memphis has therefore continued its good momentum. On his initiative, Ja Morant returned during the game because he did not want to break the rhythm of his teammates.

A not-so-discreet sweatshirt…

“I didn’t want to come back and disrupt our chemistry. I obviously did video sessions as my return got closer. I saw how the guys played together. It’s always different to see the video and to be with them on the pitch. So I wanted to come back quietly to the rhythm of our attack. I take my marks. The mental aspect is very important to me and that’s why [que j’ai voulu sortir du banc]. »

Landing as a masked avenger, who first served his teammates before gradually warming up offensively for himself, Ja Morant finished the match with a big smile and his daughter in his arms who was wearing a sweatshirt at the effigy of his father and grandfather. With this word inscribed in large letters: Redemption.

An astonishing choice for the star of the Grizzlies rightly criticized (and suspended) for his lack of discernment…

“It was my family’s idea. It’s to announce my return after all the negative things that have been said about me for the past year and a half. I feel like I have to make my redemption. It could have been worse, but I got a second chance. I want to capture it and show who Ja really is as a person. »

Ja Morant Percentage Bounces
Season Crew GM Minimum Shots 3 points LF Off Def Early pd party Int bp CT Points
2019-20 SAME 67 31 47.7 33.5 77.6 0.8 3.1 3.9 7.3 1.6 0.9 3.3 0.3 17.8
2020-21 SAME 63 33 44.9 30.3 72.8 0.9 3.1 4.0 7.4 1.4 0.9 3.2 0.2 19.1
2021-22 SAME 57 33 49.3 34.4 76.1 1.4 4.4 5.7 6.7 1.5 1.2 3.4 0.4 27.4
2022-23 SAME 53 33 46.3 31.6 74.4 1.1 4.9 6.0 8.2 1.7 1.1 3.4 0.3 27.1
Total 240 32 47.2 32.4 75.1 1.0 3.8 4.8 7.4 1.6 1.0 3.3 0.3 22.5

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