“Another generational star coming” Ja Morant signs explosive $193 Million, 5-year extension with Grizzlies
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Memphis Grizzlies star and marquee scorer Ja Morant will be a part of the franchise for a long time to come. After qualifying for his particular contract extension, Memphis wasted no time tying down their All-Star to a Max deal, and Morant too happily extended the gratitude shown. NBA free agency started on 30th June, and Memphis got their priority deal done in quick action mode. The 22-year star point guard and the team reportedly came to terms on a 5-year, $193 million maximum extensions. The details of the contract were reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Morant seemingly confirmed the extension himself on tweeter, saying “Memphis is my home.”
The designated rookie max extension has a possibility to reach $231 million based on incentives. Ja Morant drafted in 2019, has played back-to-back playoffs after a long time in franchise history. Also, they had 2nd best record in the West, surpassing the likes of the Warriors, Jazz, and Mavs in the conference. Now that their star player has committed to the franchise, they will be looking to better their record in upcoming seasons.
The 22-year-old guard climbed to NBA superstardom last season, proving to be one of the most electrifying players in the league.The extension was merely a formality for the point guard voted who finished seventh in voting for league MVP. It’s the largest contract the Grizzlies have ever handed out, topping the max contract of $153 million Mike Conley received in 2016.
Ja Morant era begins at Memphis Grizzlies
“Begin” would be a questionable word in the title, as Ja Morant and Grizzlies are already making a strong push in the West for the last 2 seasons. Winner of the Rookie of the Season award, Morant showed the capability of carrying the team deep into the playoffs. He topped the rookie award with the 2022 Most Improved player accolade, as the team was making a huge run in the league, setting new records for the franchise in the regular season.
Ja Morant averaged 27.4 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game leading Memphis to a franchise-record 56 wins in the 2022 season. In the playoffs also Ja proved too hot to handle as they outclassed the experienced Minnesota team in 6 games. But Morant’s production was cut short due to a bone bruise that forced him to miss the final three games of the Grizzlies’ series against the eventual champions Golden State Warriors.
But now, it looks like he’ll have plenty more time to make magic happen in Memphis. Morant was a second-team All-NBA selection last season, making the All-Star Game. With Morant, the Grizzlies are poised to be a contender in the Western Conference next season and beyond.
Ja Morant’s play solidified him as one of the game’s young superstars, even though he missed 25 games due to injuries. He gained huge popularity in a short period of time and established himself as a franchise player right from his Rookie season. Ja Morant himself tweeted the deal in hilarious manner,
The “Murray State” prodigy is looking to make more impact with the young and talented team by his side. He remained a starter through-out his NBA Career and averages 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists per game in 187 games played. The news on Ja Morant’s extension follows the Grizzlies re-signing his backup point guard, Tyus Jones, to a 2-year, $30 million earlier in the evening.
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