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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine analyze Ja Morant’s surprising decrease in points per game over the past three years on the latest episode of The Big Number. Is it possible that Ja is already past his prime? The tumultuous season for the Memphis Grizzlies, including the recent firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins, reached a boiling point when Ja Morant appeared to make a controversial gesture during a game, prompting an investigation by the NBA. Additionally, the episode previews the highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors in a detailed breakdown that fans won’t want to miss.
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(00:55) – The Big Number: Ja Morant’s declining PPG
(17:20) – Grizzlies reducing Ja’s involvement in pick-and-roll plays
(22:25) – Ja’s significant absence from Grizzlies games since 2021
(25:50) – Defensive struggles plaguing the Grizzlies in 2025
(30:20) – Challenges facing the Grizzlies against top teams
(34:10) – Preview of the Warriors vs. Lakers showdown
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) gestures in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
(AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
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