During the first half of the Spurs-Grizzlies matchup, Ja Morant emphatically dunked the ball, putting Jakob Poeltl on a nasty poster.
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Ja Morant is one of the most entertaining in-game dunkers in the league today. Due to his highflying abilities, several defenders fear standing under the hoop. In his 3-year career, we have seen several “almost made dunks” of Ja over some big men. However, during the Spurs-Grizzlies matchup, Morant was successful in throwing down a highlight dunk during his 52-point night.
Late in the second period, Morant drove past Joshua Primo before elevating to dunk the ball all over the 7-footer Jakob Poeltl.
Here, have a look at the dunk.
Ja Morant just had the dunk of the year
Oh my pic.twitter.com/mzgJVlcOKR
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 1, 2022
After the game, Morant was asked to speak about his dunk. Calling out his haters, the 2020 ROTY said:
“Finished the play finally. For everybody who was saying ‘almost’, that go one for y’all right there.”
“for everybody who was saying ‘almost’, that’s one for yall right there…” pic.twitter.com/bCZ8rzuVES
— Ja Wobrant (@WorldWideWob) March 1, 2022
NBA Twitter reacts as Ja Morant puts Jakob Poeltl in a mean poster
As soon as Ja slammed the ball, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.
Jacob Wrestling with the Angel
Artwork, by Marc Chagall, 1963 pic.twitter.com/BzlbsEJxAS— ArtButMakeItSports (@ArtButSports) March 1, 2022
Doctor: Put the bandaid where Ja Morant hurt you.
Jakob Poeltl: pic.twitter.com/dLLOzGUqlQ
— KJ (@kelwright) March 1, 2022
Ja Morant just BAPTIZED Jacob Poeltl #NBATwitter #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/ELbg8HhaVH
— Sosa The Locksmith (@SosaLockSmith) March 1, 2022
Ja Morant is the best show in basketball
— John Renfrow (@JohnRenfrow) March 1, 2022
But seriously @JaMorant …you know Poeltl has a family out there somewhere! My god! 🥷🏾
— Isaac Simpson (@Isaac_Rivals) March 1, 2022
It indeed was a special night for Morant – hit a deep three-pointer, had this emphatic dunk, hit an unreal buzzer-beater, and finished the night with 52 points. Truly, this youngster is must-watch TV for any basketball enthusiast.