Ja Morant delivered a game-saving floater that handed the Memphis Grizzlies a thrilling 114-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The basket gave Memphis their third win in five games – a promising sign given the team’s rough start to the season and mounting injuries.

Morant has been mentioned in a group of young players who have the superstar ability to take over when LeBron James and Steph Curry retire.

Ja Morant was drafted No. 2 overall by Memphis in 2019, behind Zion Williamson, taken by New Orleans at No. 1 the same year.

A two-time All-Star and former All-NBA Second Team selection, Morant hasn't reached this caliber of play in a couple of seasons. Getting off to a good start on Wednesday night would be a small but still meaningful step in the Grizzlies' guard potentially returning to that elite form.

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In a candid interview, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant talks about why he didn't want the pressures and stressors of superstardom.

Since Ja Morant burst onto the scene in the 2019-20 season and won Rookie of the Year, he has been one of the NBA's best and most talked about players. While l

Selected as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, Ja Morant quickly asserted his dominance in the league, earning the Rookie of the Year award. However, the guard has struggled with his health in the last two seasons, playing 59 games during that span. His off-court issues have also hindered his progress, further stalling his development.