Ja Morant & The Jet | Grizzlies' Star Sits Down With Inside The NBA's Kenny Smith | NBA on TNT

[@kenshiro9277]

I love that these new cats are keeping the “Grind house” motto as authentic as it was during Zbo, Gasol and Conley days

[@adamweger40]

Mike Conley was a mayor part or those grit n grind teams too

[@Job.Well.Done_01]

Jeah!!!!

[@rkms5606]

💯

[@kenshiro9277]

@@adamweger40 yes him too my bad

[@ryandavis6245]

Why u forget the Key piece the "Grind Father" Tony Allen, I know u not from Memphis

[@udeejay31]

I'm liking this guy more and more. Solid interview. He oozes confidence...and meshed with his natural talent he will be a force in this league for awhile.

[@Incogtito]

I’m sad that players like steph and bron are getting old but the league sure is in good hands

[@babyrawlyfe4455]

Literally any team has a chance of a championship. Great time to be an NBA fan🤌

[@shellyj987]

True dat!

[@jeremiah7244]

@@babyrawlyfe4455 Any team?

[@babyrawlyfe4455]

@@jeremiah7244if you want me to be literal simpleton; Nets, Bucks, 76ers, Suns, Memphis, Heat, Chicago, Mavs Celtics etc.. Pelicans are growing and thats not including Lakers and Warriors

[@willn8664]

@@jeremiah7244 you're one of those casuals who just started following a month or so ago aren't you?

[@lifewithplayboy8682]

You see the hard work ethic, studied the game, superstar manifestation, love, and passion for the game. Keeping his body in shape. Each year has evolved into an all-around player. Much respect to him 👏🏾. Rare breed I definitely have to see him in person .

[@Blocc187]

Steve Adams’ screens are underrated as well. He did it for Russell at OkC he’s doing it again here. Priceless

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

I LOVE his 20 assists answer, and not just because it shows how unselfish Ja is: It's also good strategy, because 20 assists would be at least 40 points, and probably more like 50 with all the 3's in today's league!

[@Jerry11201]

question shoulda been 55-60 pts or 20 assists.

[@arthurritis249]

Yeah cos that’s how it works. You should be a basketball coach lol

[@Seriouslydave]

@@Jerry11201 should ask 40 points or 20 assists? i would say why not both?

[@xyz000kj]

@@Jerry11201 yea, if you consider the team motion and ball movement that lead to quality shot selection and free throw attempts

[@nikkrelj471]

Yeah but he aint telling the truth. If he was he would average just 6 assists and wouldnt take like 30 to 35 shots when hes having an off night just to get to like 35 points. Hes a socre first guy and theres nothing wrong with that but he lying. You aint a pass first guy.

[@AbdulTaufik97]

Been watching this show for almost 15 years. Kenny don't get enough credit you know. He fits in really well the guys, always been class - far from boring, and can have fun.

[@sonickage]

Dude I always said Kenny is essential. He grounds the show and often Shaq and Kenny's analysis is inarticulate and kinda simple. I don't understand how people label him a third wheel

[@aquaviii]

I don't know why Kenny gets hate all the time, he's a good guy.

[@DemonKing-oi4jd]

Kenny gets hate because he talks over people and he a role player. Kenny is essential in instigating the comedy though lol

[@rahiemthomas5617]

@@DemonKing-oi4jd he doesn't talk over people, just because he can express himself in an intelligent manner

[@DemonKing-oi4jd]

@@rahiemthomas5617 He talks over people all the time. Have you seen open court?

[@DavidBagga]

The most exciting player to watch in the nba right now! His plays are JA dropping.

[@reeceruhl1699]

I have been a Grizzlies fan since 2010 (I’m 22 now), so seeing how this time has adapted and converted their styles of play yet still maintain the #gritngrid and #grindcity atmosphere is beautiful

[@feifeijay]

I've been a Grizzlies fan since 96. ='(

[@srirachasaucy]

@@rougeone744 That team was definitely in the 2010's era so this person definitely watched them

[@xyz000kj]

@@feifeijay so you should remember those teams from the 1990s featuring Bryant Reeves, Shareef Abdul-Rahim, Mamoud Abdul-Rauf, Byron Scott, Blue Edwards, Doug West, Lee Mayberry, upstart teams who were still developing, plus those early mid 2000s teams under Coach Hubby Brown making the playoffs

[@feifeijay]

@@xyz000kj how about mike bibby, michael dickerson, and steve francis ... oh wait ='[ once they left to memphis, i didn't care too much. i like pau gasol.

[@xyz000kj]

@@feifeijay obviously, Steve franchise refused to go the Vancouver when he was drafted, of course Bibby and Dickerson were part the Grizzlies youth during the 1st 4years in the 1990s of the upstart Grizzlies franchise we remember, 2 guys who tore up the 1997 NCAA tournament under Coach Lure Olson, along wit Miles Simon, AJ Bramlett, Jason Terry, i like to think Pau Gasol was part of those early 2000s Grizzlies team along wit James Posey, Mike Miller, Stromile Swift, Jason Williams, and Dickerson and Big country didn't play many years in the NBA because of injuries when the Grizzlies 1st started making the playoffs

[@creativeroom365]

His mindset is pure as his dunks. I admire young man like him with so much confidence.

[@LilAlpo1]

The most exciting player in the league right now PERIOD.

[@kenshiro9277]

Fact

[@brucesterz]

Nah luka magic

[@gabrielresendiz2096]

@@brucesterz lol nah. He whines too much and isn’t as athletic

[@xcvsumextra]

Steph

[@kleinsitwala2357]

🙄

[@HuracanSeneca]

Grizzlies and the Suns are a must watch in the playoffs. Both teams are extremely motivated, one lost in the finals last year, the other has been under the radar for many years and a ton of young guys with chemistry and a chip on their shoulder looking to secure their future.

[@lemongavine]

Memphis has been a pretty good team for a while now. Time for them to break-through and become great. Looking promising

[@miatodd3236]

I agree. It's their time

[@willn8664]

I like Ja's last answer. Some management are too quick to trade players without giving them a full opportunity. They literally do have all the pieces of the puzzle including Steven Adams being that final piece. Hope Grizzlies management sees this video.

[@whitefire06]

Yeah but they do have some good trade assets too. I wouldn't mind them WISELY using them to add ANOTHER strong piece as long as they're a good fit.

[@xyz000kj]

@@whitefire06 Can defensive wizard Dillon Brooks and the athletic Desmond Bane play with JaMorant at the same time in the backcourt, both are big enough to be wings, and small lineup of Brandon Clark and Jaren Jackson Jr finish out the last 5mins of playoff games, or do you bring in Tillman, Anderson, Jones, Melton, Konchar or keep Adams at the 5

[@whitefire06]

@@xyz000kj I think the good thing about Memphis is that they have enough pieces to adapt and most combos work well together regardless of who's on the court. They'll have rotations for different opposition. It will just depend on what their strategy is at the time. Adams would probably sit on the bench more against teams like GSW unless he's there to get Draymond suspended again haha.

[@xyz000kj]

@@whitefire06 funny in your mind, clearly Draymond never got suspended for the 2016 Wcf game 3 incident wit Steven, NBA league front office executives and commissioner went back and watched replay, reviewed the incident, instigated by Lebron during game4 of the 2016 NBA finals and the complaining in the media by coach Tyrone Lue and LeBron was all part of the review knowing Draymond was at the 6techical foul limit in the playoffs, a 7th meaning automatic 1game suspension, clearly those circumstances was about extending the 2016 finals for revenue purposes, so the jokes on you for being ignorant, not knowing any better to that situation yet and still Memphis plays different line-ups, coach Jenkins goes with the best 5 that's playing well at the moment i like to think, ijs during playoff time, rotations get cut short to 6-7man rotations with the starters playing heavy minutes, you understand, so yes, you right about Memphis being deep, from the starters to the reserves

[@whitefire06]

@@xyz000kj Teams don't have to cut down their roster/rotations. I think, the Grizzlies will go 9/10 deep. As for the Adams' comment. It was just a joke. Nothing serious was meant by it.

[@kaeso101]

You can tell ja has that fire in him...he wants to make a serious impact and he can do it.

[@Geep1778]

Memphis knows how to build a team and that starts w the right pg. Before Ja it was the extremely underrated Conely and this time w Ja turned everything around faster than anyone thought they could.

[@davidmalik9821]

He has the skillset to be really, really good one day. Oh, that was yesterday. This is today. Rarely does a player have U with your mouth wide open. If he stays healthy, he could be one of the all time greats in the league. He is willing to work to improve his game and we see what that has meant. Good luck to him & The Grizz.

[@bigmac5066]

Ja Morant that’s my guy I called it two year ago that he will be the best basketball player in the world in 4-5 yrs. If anybody remember Penny Hardaway and Derrick Rose in his prime that’s who Ja plays like. This dude healthy is going to be crazy for the league.

[@johnnytijerina4122]

He reminds me so much of AI .. the hype he brings is like what AI did to the league

[@el__2handed]

The Grizzlies have that camaraderie like a college basketball team. Like Ja said, I hope they stay together and can make a championship run in the next few years.

[@izzy031096]

Bro they’re going to make a championship run this year.

[@Dontmess33]

@@izzy031096 Nah golden state will knock them off and if not them the suns 100% will.

[@toolshed7652]

The Grizzlies got a really balanced team and they're relatively young as well. If they can stay together they could be scary in the near future

[@Lito027]

The 30 points or 20 assists question is flawed because those 20 assists will be responsible for AT LEAST 40 points for the team (probably closer to 50 points with all the 3's). A better question would be "50 points or 20 assists?"

[@chickhearn4ever779]

I was waiting for this comment. I disagree it was a flawed question though. He was supposed to answer like you did, but most players inherently think about HOW THEY LOOK versus how the team is doing without any spotlight on him for unselfishness. Both him and Isiah had an actually more selfish answer. A guy like John Stockton would probably get right to the math of it. LOL

[@Lito027]

@@chickhearn4ever779 I see what you're saying, and it might be true. However, I have a feeling that Ja values team success over his individual stats.

[@chickhearn4ever779]

@@Lito027 The truth is, it's a mixture of both. If the team had amazing success and won consecutive championships, but the sacrifice was him averaging 5 , 5 and 5, he would have to think twice about it.

[@xyz000kj]

@@chickhearn4ever779 well guys gotta make shots within the rythmn of the ball being passed around, plus the body movement, still depending a particular roles players have within the rotation on the court, you got guys who don't average double figure assist or points, so getting 30pts or 20ast in game is a feat either way

[@MoriohAnime]

This is like a 50 second interview with majority of it being highlights

[@iMr.Jetpacks]

Kenny is good at this. Good interview. Huge Ja Morant fan here, love u bruh 💙

[@Borrister]

The NBA and NFL are so balanced right now. Meanwhile, baseball has no league 😂

[@krisko713daclarke]

How can you not like this kid? He's the future face of the NBA.

[@wroblewski1162]

Luka Doncic would like a word with you

[@victorokonkwo2041]

@@wroblewski1162 oh yea the man who couldn't even make it to all star starter this year...but go off

[@mongoslade277]

@@victorokonkwo2041 Luka was listed as a guard. If he was listed as a forward he would've started at the 3 over Wiggins. It's a joke that Wiggins started bc of a K Pop star and his campaign

[@wroblewski1162]

@@victorokonkwo2041 Luka has two all star starts, Ja has one, and youre ready to anoint him? You know who also has one all star start? Andrew Wiggins. Bradley Beal. Where’s the love for these guys? Ja is great, but he’s not better than Luka. Using a half of a year to justify your stance is silly.

[@devilpvp571]

Luka stop underrating Luka smh just because he isn’t American.

[@slimdaassassin1779]

I love my Teammates Success that was Real 💯💯

[@carltonberry137]

There is a special mix of youth and maturity with Morant and it's also reflected in the team. When was the last time you saw ateam that was together, enjoying each other's success, playing team ball and not caring about who scores but who wins? It starts with the team's star player and filters through the rest.

[@rahiemthomas5617]

They are definitely a team to watch 😳. You never know, could be a dynasty in the making..

[@kaeso101]

You're right...they certainly give that impression and they do have the potential.

[@dot98]

If morant, bane, Jackson, and brooks are all healthy at the same time this team will be hard to beat

[@izzy031096]

@@dot98 Don’t forget Steven, he’s the key. Creates space for all of those guys to operate. The difference between him on the floor and off it is night and day

[@dot98]

@@izzy031096 ya adams is the key to their offense. Morant went from averaging 19 to 28 and bane went from averaging 9 to 19. Adams has completely opened up this offense

[@TD_LilJohn]

If he continues to play like this next season he definitely getting MVP for sure

[@lowh9330]

Salute this young man!!

[@steezymtb5876]

That last answer came out so fast, so strong. You just got to believe that, he makes you believe it's only a matter of time.

[@minutemaid1987]

This leagues in good hands for the future ✊🏼

[@Paul_425]

Stay healthy young fella!

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

Regular season Mvp and playoff mvp in the next five years watch 🔥🔥🔥

[@andrewhebert8232]

Excellent interview by the JET

[@iamSOUND]

this was a highlight reel not an interview, but i love Ja

[@yonisbadar2129]

Memphis giving me OKC thunder vibes from the Durant days

[@halfbadboy3250]

Dude flexing hes ice.. ice gang!! ❄️

[@CREEDO.]

*jalmost till he gets better now*

[@ashunt29]

Good questions and answers.

[@nilethaxton5836]

If "we stay together ". Perfect

[@MarcellusAugustusGermanicus]

As a D Rose fanboy i have to say, Ja will be that what the gods have taken away of us with D Rose.

[@Tertioptus]

The way he talks, you could tell he had a good father in his life.

[@swaggytjmatthews4685]

great interview., wish it was longer , they have to keep that team together, don’t trade anybody that can contribute to the teams success , from the coaching staff on down, and they could and can and eventually will win their first championship of many , 20 assists over 30 points such a great answer , selfish-less answer , thinking more teammates than your own personal accomplishments, team basketball

[@kihuyulenvo2992]

He’s an exiting player Since Vince Carter, Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady

[@escamunicha4276]

I hooe Ja Morant doesnt become like westbrook. They have almost the same athleticism when westbrook was still young. Ja should focus on his shooting to avoid the steep drop off when he grows old.

[@josegallardo5085]

Even though it´s hard to hate anyone right now being a Rockets fan (except the Lakers and Sixers for personal reasons) its hard to hate on Ja, even if he is in our division. Dude is a stud,

[@rasheemfoster87]

Morant 🏀🔥🔥

[@razmatazz9452]

Not to mention 20 assists literally equates to more points than 30.

[@thaddeusjones540]

Memphis stand up our Time is coming!!!!

[@abijosegun7246]

Box office player all day🔥🔥🔥

[@jamaalthecashier]

We stay together.

[@baltimoresportscenter2920]

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[@DaLumpy1]

The basketball equivalent of Barry Sanders; I like that. That’s high praise

[@zType2]

Bruh whats up with the close up 🤣

[@cariodotson2299]

I love ja morant

[@mikevic9366]

Sickest player in the NBA.

[@servHis221]

I swear @ 2:20 I thought Chris Smoove's splash music was about to start! That would have been some Cheeeeeese!!!!

[@tcgtonysamazingpulls]

I hope they do win

[@kevinian7221]

Great guy

[@rubenperez6393]

Was a huge luka fan last year I’m a huge Ja Fan this year

[@dimelofon4715]

🔥🔥🔥

[@TheMajenos5]

Ja exciting to watch no joke 💯

[@seasonone]

Boy cold with them grillz gotdamn!

[@blackstaryawdi3761]

Face of the NBA a few years from now

[@ericpapilayaTV]

the answer to why 20 assists is better than 30 points is simple. 20 assists are at least 40 points… period

[@Foxy-ob9oe]

Not only is electric he also sounds great leader. Those answers were top notch

[@ampthefreethinker5335]

I believe they can do it, im on board 💯

[@ronneysavoy9705]

WHEN HE GET HIS OFFER SOME GOTTA GO THE BUISNESS

[@Youngguy2024]

He really the new age AI

[@Marioso256]

Them boys look like a fire AAU team at the end!

[@KingmannoTech]

Ja Morant reminds me of Prime Vince Carter. This dude is a beast.👍💯💥

[@moniquewrites9046]

Tennessee has no state income taxes. Ja will be here to stay. I think he can bring a championship to Memphis.

[@evagorasm]

Best player in the league!

[@bigchees3850]

Ja the real future, if he keeps going how he's going and doesn't get hit with a drose type injury, he just might actually be one of if not the best of all time by the time this is all over. Anything can happen but if he keeps going with this trajectory it's very possible

[@havefunoutthere6378]

Simply Ja Dropping.

[@nathaeldorleans3766]

Need Kenny doing more interviews for TnT !

[@waynesmith1691]

Ja is a great player, and he can even get better,,scary

[@290kells8]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Ben-xh2wb]

How many teams in the league play real defense?????????????????

[@Melscomments]

I'm more of a numbers person....so when he asked "30 pts or 20 assists", I immediately thought well 20 assists would be 40 points minimum. I'd take that, plus hopefully I'm also scoring something.

[@Albert_Sarpong]

That’s a valuable point!

[@PLAYAWORLDRecords]

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[@KingKobra49]

Hey, I know it may seem hard , you might not be where you want to be…but I want you to stay focused,fall in love with the process, stay 10 toes down, keep your head up 🤴🏽👸🏽 . Your hard work WILL pay off 💰💗!

[@jrowe408]

I was expecting Jason Terry but Kenny is coo too!

[@latashajones8933]

Well listening here now it is on tv

[@InvestBetter.]

The Grizzlies have two things that a future champion needs: A superstar and great team chemistry Don't be surprised if they come out of The Wild Wild West

[@lanafelix8649]

Ja morant one of nba young best players

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Ja! Memphis is leading the NBA in total rebounds, offensive rebounds, blocks, and steals.

[@zhuochen4260]

the basketball is back ,

[@SuperChickenBurgers]

0:54 is a CRAZY move

[@giovannicortezvelasquez1899]

JA THE GIANT SLAYER

[@wahlabalwarrior3010]

Why dose Ja morant give me Andre 3000 vibes from 4 brothers in the interview with the way he looks

[@aquaviii]

Don't sleep on the Grizzlies !!!

[@osas5211]

Ja Rose to the occasion like Wade

[@melijahcopeland4101]

These are the Cincinnati Bengals of the NBA. They are going deep in the playoffs if health permits.

[@skipbayless4375]

That playoffs series is why I drafted you in fantasy and thank you for making it pay off

[@zacharydavidvbangura9873]

How tall his he?

[@lextergalvez28]

This is like a remake of the okc team, young talented team that plays well, plays hard, energetic, electrifying and one rock solid vateran center in adams, i hope they will invest on their young core and make happen what okc never achieved

[@frncsdgzmn]

The best pg rn

[@Maddjb]

I feel that if we stay together ⏳