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Watch: Morant posterizes Wembanyama with nasty move
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dunks over San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at FedExForum. Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Ja Morant posterizes Victor Wembanyama with nasty move

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao  |  Last updated 1/2/24

Ja Morant came into Tuesday’s Grizzlies-Spurs matchup hunting Victor Wembanyama. The predator ended up catching its prey.

Morant saw an opportunity early in the fourth quarter at FedExForum in Memphis. Wembanyama got switched onto the shifty guard on a pick and roll.

The two-time All-Star hit Wemby with a nasty right-to-left crossover. The Iverson-esque move gave Morant enough time to rise up for a two-handed slam that gave the Grizzlies an 88-70 lead.

The highlight looks just as good from any angle.

It was clear from the opening minute of Tuesday’s game that Morant was going to attack Wembanyama. Wemby swatted the Grizzlies star’s layup to start the first quarter. 

But the early futility might have added fueled Morant even more throughout the game.

Morant finished the night with 26 points, five rebounds, 10 assists and an additional crown jewel for his future highlight reels.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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