Ja Morant shares a hilarious interaction with a Grizzlies teammate after a poster near Webby

I Morant delivered a A stunning moment during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 129-115 win over San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday evening, postering Victor Vembanyama by powerfully hammering the tomahawk with one hand. Although the play was eventually overturned due to a foul, it still became the centerpiece of a light-hearted exchange on social media between Morant and his teammate Yuki Kawamura.

The NBA shared a video of Morant’s valuable attempt, which Kawamura republished on his Instagram story with the caption, “Oh My Me.” He then humorously added, “This is Temetrius Jamel Morant,” using Morant’s full name.

Morant joined in on the fun, re-sharing Kawamura’s story post on Instagram with the comment: “Yuki found out my full name and won’t stop calling me that,” followed by a laughing emoji. He added, “but you’re a real ganger. MUST SEE is ME.”

Although the dunk didn’t officially count due to a foul on Spurs guard Stefon Castle, the play showcased Morant’s explosiveness. The Grizzlies’ bench erupted in celebration, highlighting the team’s energy and camaraderie.

Ja Morant’s fearless drive at the rim on Victor Wembanyama sparks Grizzlies win against Spurs

Morant finished the game with impressive stats: 21 points, 12 assists, four rebounds and two steals, finishing with a team-high plus-minus of +22. After the game, Morant spoke with Michael Wallace about his mentality when attacking the rimeven against a 7-foot-4 shot blocker like Vembanyama.

“It was a different person at the rim,” Morant said. “I nailed a lot of people, bro. He doesn’t get a pass. If you’re on the edge, I’ll try you in that situation.”

With the win, the Grizzlies improved to 26-15 on the season, solidifying their position in third place in the Western Conference standings. Memphis will look to finish their four-game road trip with another strong performance when they face the Spurs (19-20) again on Friday night. The rematch, which will be televised on ESPN, provides another stage for Morant’s high-flying style and the much-anticipated battle with Vembanyama.

Morant’s exciting play and his witty interaction with Kawamura added to the excitement surrounding the Grizzlies, who continue to build momentum with strong performances. With Morant at the helm, Memphis remains one of the league’s most entertaining teams to watch.