Ja Morant feels guilty about Grizzlies' 6-17 record, takes full responsibility
Drew Hill: Ja Morant said there is definitely some guilt in the Grizzlies losing games this season. “I take full responsibility for that, even though I’m not out on the floor. My decisions put them in that position.”
Source: Twitter @DrewHill_DM
Source: Twitter @DrewHill_DM
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Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Ja Morant holds himself at fault for the Grizzlies’ slow start to the season. pic.twitter.com/rTxcxIYJYa – 12:55 PM
Ja Morant holds himself at fault for the Grizzlies’ slow start to the season. pic.twitter.com/rTxcxIYJYa – 12:55 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“I definitely see why the things that happened, happened. But I can’t say I sit up here and regret it because in the end it made me better,” Ja Morant said. – 12:50 PM
“I definitely see why the things that happened, happened. But I can’t say I sit up here and regret it because in the end it made me better,” Ja Morant said. – 12:50 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant on if he still has a chip on his shoulder: “It’s not a small chip no more. It’s a shared-size.” – 12:48 PM
Ja Morant on if he still has a chip on his shoulder: “It’s not a small chip no more. It’s a shared-size.” – 12:48 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Ja Morant says he learned a lot from therapy and he has a “new look on life.” – 12:46 PM
Ja Morant says he learned a lot from therapy and he has a “new look on life.” – 12:46 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Ja Morant speaking on the importance of therapy and how eye-opening the process was for him, learning things about himself. pic.twitter.com/OPM2tBk1cB – 12:44 PM
Ja Morant speaking on the importance of therapy and how eye-opening the process was for him, learning things about himself. pic.twitter.com/OPM2tBk1cB – 12:44 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant said he hasn’t talked to any other players around the league.
He said he has everyone around him now that he needs to get to where he wants to be – his family, the organization and his teammates. – 12:42 PM
Ja Morant said he hasn’t talked to any other players around the league.
He said he has everyone around him now that he needs to get to where he wants to be – his family, the organization and his teammates. – 12:42 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“I’ve made a lot of my mistakes. Even with my family. Not some that has even been public. Even with my family. I’ve done a lot,” Grizzlies guard Ja Morant said at his press conference. Morant said there has been a “lot of learning and teaching” during his absence. – 12:41 PM
“I’ve made a lot of my mistakes. Even with my family. Not some that has even been public. Even with my family. I’ve done a lot,” Grizzlies guard Ja Morant said at his press conference. Morant said there has been a “lot of learning and teaching” during his absence. – 12:41 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who is set to return from 25-game gun suspension: “I made a lot of mistakes. … It’s been tough. A lot of learning. A lot of teaching. It’s been a process. I wouldn’t say I regret it but I’m not happy that it happened.” – 12:40 PM
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who is set to return from 25-game gun suspension: “I made a lot of mistakes. … It’s been tough. A lot of learning. A lot of teaching. It’s been a process. I wouldn’t say I regret it but I’m not happy that it happened.” – 12:40 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Ja Morant says he feels “guilt” for the Grizzlies’ struggles without him this season and takes “full responsibility” for their record. – 12:39 PM
Ja Morant says he feels “guilt” for the Grizzlies’ struggles without him this season and takes “full responsibility” for their record. – 12:39 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant said there is definitely some guilt in the Grizzlies losing games this season.
“I take full responsibility for that, even though I’m not out on the floor. My decisions put them in that position.” – 12:39 PM
Ja Morant said there is definitely some guilt in the Grizzlies losing games this season.
“I take full responsibility for that, even though I’m not out on the floor. My decisions put them in that position.” – 12:39 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant said it’s “definitely some guilt” in not being able to play during the Grizzlies’ struggles. – 12:39 PM
Ja Morant said it’s “definitely some guilt” in not being able to play during the Grizzlies’ struggles. – 12:39 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant:
“I’ve made a lot of mistake, some that aren’t even public, with my family. A lot.” – 12:37 PM
Ja Morant:
“I’ve made a lot of mistake, some that aren’t even public, with my family. A lot.” – 12:37 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant on why people should believe he’s made the right changes.
“I can’t make people believe me outside of my actions.” – 12:36 PM
Ja Morant on why people should believe he’s made the right changes.
“I can’t make people believe me outside of my actions.” – 12:36 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant on his message to fans:
“My only message is I’m just as excited to see them when that time comes.” – 12:35 PM
Ja Morant on his message to fans:
“My only message is I’m just as excited to see them when that time comes.” – 12:35 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant said it was definitely tough being away from the team.
“Some horrible days. It was tough. The support through this process helped me a lot.” – 12:34 PM
Ja Morant said it was definitely tough being away from the team.
“Some horrible days. It was tough. The support through this process helped me a lot.” – 12:34 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant said he hopes he’s back to mid season form the first game, but he doesn’t want to force some historic game or anything his first game back. – 12:33 PM
Ja Morant said he hopes he’s back to mid season form the first game, but he doesn’t want to force some historic game or anything his first game back. – 12:33 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Ja Morant on what he’s done over the last several months to grow: “Just protecting my peace.” – 12:33 PM
Ja Morant on what he’s done over the last several months to grow: “Just protecting my peace.” – 12:33 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Ja Morant says he’s been focusing on himself outside of the basketball stuff.
In the court, he said he’s trying to become more of a leader. pic.twitter.com/OkQh5jTIt5 – 12:32 PM
Ja Morant says he’s been focusing on himself outside of the basketball stuff.
In the court, he said he’s trying to become more of a leader. pic.twitter.com/OkQh5jTIt5 – 12:32 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant will be speaking soon with the media for the first time this season. Updates to follow. – 12:08 PM
Ja Morant will be speaking soon with the media for the first time this season. Updates to follow. – 12:08 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Ja Morant has yet to play a game, but his teammates have seen the high-flying highlight plays and taken account of other subtle differences to Morant’s game during practices. I spoke with the players about what they’ve seen.
“It’s going to be crazy.”
🏽: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:31 AM
Ja Morant has yet to play a game, but his teammates have seen the high-flying highlight plays and taken account of other subtle differences to Morant’s game during practices. I spoke with the players about what they’ve seen.
“It’s going to be crazy.”
🏽: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 10:31 AM
Kelly Iko @KellyIko
Grizzlies center Bismack Biyombo on Ja Morant: “You can’t play the game without a great point guard, this is just a fact. Across the league. You need a point guard to run the show. We’re all looking forward to having him back.”
theathletic.com/5136361/2023/1… – 3:06 PM
Grizzlies center Bismack Biyombo on Ja Morant: “You can’t play the game without a great point guard, this is just a fact. Across the league. You need a point guard to run the show. We’re all looking forward to having him back.”
theathletic.com/5136361/2023/1… – 3:06 PM
More on this storyline
Drew Hill: Ja Morant said therapy gave him a new look on life and that it was very eye-opening. -via Twitter @DrewHill_DM / December 15, 2023
Damichael Cole: Ja Morant on if players around the league have been reaching out to him. “Nah, I didn’t talk to none of them.” He added that it’s no knock to them, but family, friends and the organization is all he needs right now. -via Twitter @DamichaelC / December 15, 2023
Drew Hill: Ja Morant: “The playoffs and play-in are a while from now.” He said the focus needs to stay on the now. Ja also said that he believes Desmond Bane and JJJ are playing at an All-Star level. -via Twitter @DrewHill_DM / December 15, 2023