Ja Morant Puts BIG Target On Zach Edey

Ja Morant just issued a huge challenge to rookie big man Zach Edey. Is the Grizzlies' new center up to the task? Trevor Lane takes a look...
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[@HamptonGuitars]

That is not a challenge, it is showing confidence in him.

[@AndreInThe416]

Edey is a 4 year college player, mature by now. Zero concerns. Just need time to build chemistry.

[@redhorse6652]

Not one and done.

[@stevelau7694]

Would expect him to average around 15/10/2/2 on 55% shooting and 75% from ft which is definitely reasonable for him.

[@GrizzliesEdits]

Ja? Every single person that's been asked about what they've seen from him has overwhelming confidence on him 🤷

[@cadenweaver5612]

Anyone remember when Zach was just a freshman and sophomore learning how to catch the ball? Yeah he was playing with Jaden Ivy who loves to get downhill as a smaller guy and Zach was putting up somewhere near 40 and 20 per 40

[@tylerarmstrong1268]

Omg can yall let this man say ONE thing without overreacting goddamn

[@TheBasketballBulletin]

Don't think it's overreacting when he says he should easily win ROY. That's setting a high bar, we will see if Edey can do it.

[@PT-gf7dm]

Nah fr tho it’s not that serious

[@tylerarmstrong1268]

@TheBasketballBulletin i would agree with you BUT what was the entire narrative around this years draft? The answer is that this class is pretty mediocre for the most part so why is it such a big deal for him to say that?

[@TheBasketballBulletin]

@@tylerarmstrong1268it sets a high expectation when you say he’s easily going to win it. Maybe Ja is right and he does, but even in a weak class it’s bold

[@GrizzliesEdits]

Well, Ja gets clicks. Also, if you don't know the how good players get on the Grizzlies, I can see why he'd people can think that

[@EmpireJeffTV]

Ja putting a target on someone? He would never LMAO ... Dope jersey Trev, I went to that game as well ...

[@TheBasketballBulletin]

Had one of the Dodger Blue guys grab one for me!

[@Eastra3]

🤣

[@PT-gf7dm]

Now ja can’t support his team mate, u wouldn’t make such a video if ant said rob will be rookie of the year u hatin on ja

[@TheBasketballBulletin]

100% would. Have nothing against Ja

[@philliphart6327]

This is a great fit, though his numbers are going to be mostly defensive. I think they have to continue to space the floor and will need Zach out of the paint to start most possessions.

[@TheBasketballBulletin]

We saw Edey shoot threes a little in the lead up to the draft but don't think I trust that in an NBA game right now. Spacing would get dicey if Smart and Morant aren't respected behind the arc

[@philliphart6327]

@@TheBasketballBulletin good point about smart/Ja also having marginal 3pt%. Maybe they will try to renew their fast pace, transition offense to sidestep some of the issues.

[@redhorse6652]

3s aren't necessary. Zack set a pick Ja drives and kicks back. For a 15 foot jump shot.

[@thaofficiall2thad420]

well he most likely will start or be 6th or 7th man on that team he just has to show out

[@--Spooky--]

Lakers fan, opinion invalid 😅

[@harald-albert8303]

That music sucks so much. Sound like a philipino on karaoke 😅

[@infinitilove10]

I guess he still thinks he's fine in the west

[@GrizzliesEdits]

They were fine when he said it. Injuries made them 2nd seed, but that's how it goes. 90% of the time, healthiest top 5 team wins the chip

[@EchoDragonHawk]

Thought you ate with this comment? Lmaoo