The Memphis Grizzlies star guard received the second annual recognition of his career, last season was named Rookie of the year, and decided to “share it.”
And Morantng grizzliesis selected as the Most Improved Player of the 20221-22 NBA Season. His level has risen to be one of the team numbers and he is in his first all star game. The star point guard of Memphis had an incredible gesture with his teammate Desmond Bane, in which he “fought” for the award.
The development of the 22-year-old player, a native of South Carolina, is remarkable compared to its previous season. He went from 19.1 to 27.4 units with almost the same playing time (32.6 vs. 33.1 minutes). His shooting percentages rose from 44.9% to 49.3% on field goals, he improved as a rebounder (4 vs. 5.7 rebounds), as a tripler (30.3% vs. 34.4%) and as a ball retriever (0.9 vs. 1.2 steals).
Behind Morant, on the vote, were: Dejounte Murray (San Antonio Spurs), Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers), Jordan Poole (Golden State Warriors) and Desmond Bane (Memphis Grizzlies).
The NBA will deliver in the coming days the prizes for MVP, Sixth Man, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year.
Ja Morant’s incredible gesture to Desmond Bane
Ja Morant went to Desmond Bane’s house to leave the award in his kitchen and let him know via social media: “I left the award in your kitchen, you deserve it,” he wrote.
In his first year in the NBA, Desmond Bane earned a spot in the Grizzlies ’starting lineup and befriended Morant.
Source: Tycsports
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