Here are your Mailbag questions for this week, starting with one about the Combine, fittingly: Could you finish not last in any of the NFL Combine events (other than the Wonderlic test)? He scored a season-high-tying 41 points in the 118-110 win against the Spurs, putting on the kind of show people have come to expect. In the same era, Warriors guard Guy Rodgers used the same approach for another legend: Wilt Chamberlain. "If you thought it was hurting you as a coach, you'd just put somebody on the ball," Van Gundy says. Injured Ja Morant mocks Warriors' Steph Curry from the bench during Game 5 blowout win. James has seen and heard enough, especially from Bane. Thats not as effective or useful unless youre joining a Slam Dunk Contest, right? Morant often motions to his inbounder to roll the ball in slowly in these situations right as they materialize, especially when leading late in a game. Durant has been out since Jan. 9 with a sprained MCL his trade to Phoenix happened while he was sidelined but he has a history of coming back strong from injuries. The Rockets dropped their 10th in a row. "If you're winning, it's kind of a loophole in the rules," Jones says. "If we score with 36-37 seconds left, I always yell to my teammates, 'Pick up! Why is it becoming so common, and why is Morant so obsessed with it? No disagreements here Michael Scott (and occasionally Michael Scarn) is the best manager ever, and one of the greatest characters in TV history. UPDATE: Ja Morant has returned to the team's bench. Others just think it's downright boring to watch. Indiana 124, (at) Dallas 122: Tyrese Haliburton scored 32 points and won a duel of birthday boys with Luka Doncic, leading Indiana past Dallas. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. In case you missed it, several members of the Blazers got stuck in an elevator in Boston this week, leading to some funny videos. AS GIGGLY AND goofy as the Grizzlies often are, there's a poise that's atypical given their inexperience. Ja Morant focuses a lot on how he eats; the young player knows that he cant let himself lose to keep up with the game. Take a closer look at notable performances, statistics, and more from MLK Day games of the past. 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As Morants scoring average (24.5 points) and his three-point accuracy (38.3%) continue to climb, it appears the 22-year-old may have sold himself short. Sign up now to unlock everything ESPN+ has to offer. The Grizzlies have taken a big enough leap this season to not just make the playoffs, but to potentially do so with a Game 1 in Memphis. Thats all for the Ja Morant workout routine. As Gordon jogged back on defense, Al Horford rolled the ball to Jayson Tatum so slowly that it completely stopped before his own free throw line. They were feeling awfully good about themselves 10 games into what ended up being a franchise-record 11-game winning streak, which featured victories over James' Lakers (twice), Paul's Suns, Kevin Durant's Brooklyn Nets and Stephen Curry's Warriors. Morant scored 39 to go with 10 rebounds and 10 assists and he did the most damage in a sublime third quarter in which he relentlessly attacked a rotation of Lakers Instead, Morants jumping style is more wily. WHAT IS JA MORANT DOING? "It's in our DNA," Bane says, "just being underdogs.". The legal drama over the improper sharing of photos by Los Angeles County sheriffs and firefighters from the fatal helicopter crash that took the life of Kobe Bryant and eight others has ended, with the county shelling out nearly $30 million to Bryants widow. Get access to exclusive original series, premium articles from our NBA insiders, the full 30 for 30 library and more. Young goes 0-for-3 from the floor, Houston's Jalen Green explodes late in the fourth and the Hawks lose the game, 128-122. And he uses that to his advantage whenever he gets on the court. The Wizards bought out Barton after the trade deadline. Hes Primed for a Whole Lot More. Anunoby added 17 points and Jakob Poeltl had 14 to help the Raptors win their fourth straight at home. In the late 70s and 80s, the dog-walking thread mostly dies. Conventional wisdom was that Memphis would need to undergo a long rebuild after the Grit 'n Grind era ended in June 2019 with Mike Conley's trade to the Utah Jazz, but the Grizzlies qualified for the Western Conference play-in series in Morant's rookie season, when he scored 35 points in a thrilling loss to Damian Lillard's Portland Trail Blazers. Teams like Magic Johnson's "Showtime" Lakers loved to race the ball up the floor after made shots, and walking the dog went against their DNA. Morant usually ends his pregame routine by playing dodgeball with the assistant coaches who run his workouts. He is the news editor at Saturday Down South and across all Saturday Football brands. Lauri Markkanen had 28 points and nine rebounds for Utah. The Celtics, often spurred by Marcus Smart, are on pace to smash prior records for time wasted via walking the dog (though they'll finish well behind the Grizzlies). SENSING AN ACROBATIC opportunity, Ja Morant skips with excitement and raises his left hand. Ja Morant with an electric block and dunk, sparking a big Grizzlies 3rd quarter. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. As per our lengthy text argument the other night, though, Im taking five Zions every time. The tactic has recently exploded, and Paul, for one, appreciates his younger peers who walk the dog to waste the game clock -- and he gets a kick out of those who don't understand them. Ja Morant is not a guy doing standard bodybuilding workouts and getting an incredible physique. And I was thinking to myself, Trae's not the one at fault. Even those teams that played a slower style didn't utilize the tactic much; some footage appears to show Charles Barkley walking the dog before bullying his way inside for a bucket, but other examples are hard to come by. It baffles the mind, but regardless, its still entertaining to watch. Now, thats the workout in the gym, but besides that, there are many basketball drills and workouts that you would need to figure out and follow. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Jordan Poole had 29 points, six assists and five rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 23 points and Golden State rallied past Damian Lillard and Portland. But the next five and a half minutes go poorly for Atlanta. To order copies of And, Ill also defend the later seasons of the show to my death. Jrue Holiday had 14 points and eight assists for the Bucks, who went 10-0 in February and have passed Boston for the best record in the NBA. "It's just a smart play to waste time," says Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks. But Ja will really let the clock go until you make him pick the ball up.". His defender, Ben Simmons, suddenly closes on him and lunges at the ball, looking for a steal -- but he's too late. It is said that Ja Morants vertical jump is now 48 inches. Hes the 6-3, 175-pound point guard for Murray State, averaging 24.4 points, 10.3 assists, 5.3 rebounds and two steals Then, Durant couldnt even muster one rep in the pre-draft 185-pound bench press. "But at the end of a game on a final possession, if a team has four seconds as opposed to one second to get off a shot to win or tie a game? SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and San Antonio beat Utah to snap a 16-game losing streak. But the best part about his game is despite his 63 height and 174 pound frame (which is skinny for the NBA), he plays like Allen Iverson, Kevin Garnett and Reggie Miller, tough. When it comes to 3-point field goal percentage, Morant is shooting 33.8 percent, while Williamson is knocking down 29.2 percent of his outside shots. This is why I always say that you cant judge a vertical leap by just the inches. Also Read: Stephen Curry Workout Routine and Diet Plan, I am a content writer and a fitness lover, likes to read and learn a lot about fitness, health, and wellness. (Admittedly, Zion doesnt shoot many 3s.). I cant give advice much on the court workout with the ball, and I suggest you join a professional gym or get a coach to figure things out for you. "Appreciate you for that. Thus, he still does strength and conditioning. As Morant launches, every player on the Memphis bench erupts from their seats as the 22-year-old superstar soars to catch the pass, flicks the ball through the hoop and ducks his head to avoid hitting it on the rim. Therefore, I am a big fan of Funfetti cake, generously topped with whipped vanilla icing (the Funfetti icing is also great). The first known example of this strategy came in the 2016-17 season: Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson burned over 20 seconds with under three minutes remaining while nursing a lead over the Nuggets. Skeptics, like Van Gundy, question the value of walking the dog. Curry, for his part, was complimentary of the Grizzlies that night, particularly Morant, but diplomatically offered a reminder that Memphis was missing a requirement to be considered among the league's elite. Instead it is a combination of the quality and quantity. The 56-year-old Snyder says he left coaching to spend more time with his family, but the chance to lead the talented but enigmatic Hawks lured him back to the sideline sooner than expected. "Some guys don't like it, but it gives us an edge. "It's nothing new to us," Jackson says with a shrug a few weeks later. It is for me.. That same flash is applied off the court, as well. ), one offensive lineman (Jonah Williams of Alabama this year) has short arms and a couple of guys have smaller hands than people thought. However, the Scranton branchs other eight regional managers (by my count) have been a mixed bag. Besides that, his primary meal is Breakfast, as its a big breakfast, and he stays hydrated all the time. San Antonio improved to 15-47, winning for the first time this season after trailing to start the fourth quarter. "Seeing those guys go at it was funny to me. Snyder spent eight seasons as Utahs coach before resigning last June after the Jazz were eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs. Reps: 8-10 (explosive and heavyweight reps). My wife hates elevators, and getting stuck in one like that is literally her worst nightmare, but Id fare a little better in that scenario. "Nah, he ain't hoopin'. There were more bumps and shoves exchanged and "chirping back and forth," as Bane puts it, throughout the game, when he led Memphis with 23 points in 26 minutes. In the new millennium, Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo have defined walking the dog in the minds of many fans. 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