“Make Ja Morant an NBA All-Star starter”: NBA Twitter and Kevin Durant react to the Grizzlies point guard’s 36-point performance that included a monster dunk

Arjun Julka | 04/01/2022
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Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has an exclamation dunk during the game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Ja Morant is making his case on a nightly basis for a selection in this year’s All-Star game. Recently, the former rookie of the year had a 41-point double-double against the Lakers. His performance was termed spectacular by LeBron James. His game-winning layup against the Phoenix Suns was another example of why he should be an All-Star this year.

The Grizzlies are on a four-game winning streak, looking to have a comfortable spot in the playoffs. After having defeated the likes of Devin Booker and King James, Morant defeated Kevin Durant and James Harden in Brooklyn.

Morant had 36-points, 6-rebounds, and 8-assists against the Nets. The Grizzlies shocked the crowd at the Barclays Center playing without seven of its players. However, Desmond Payne and Brandon Clarke made up for most of them, giving Morant ample ammunition to win.

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One of the biggest highlights of the game was Morant’s monster dunk during the third quarter of the game. Morant had MVP chants at the Barclays Center.

NBA Twitter reacts to Ja Morant’s spectacular dunk.

Morant was an impressive 63.6% from the field in the game against the Nets. The 22-year old became the first player in franchise history to have four consecutive games with 30-points.

 

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Morant getting praise from James and Durant in a span of a week speaks volumes of his talent.

 

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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