Ja Morant’s absurd, block-of-the year candidate had the internet buzzing

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      Tory Barron is an editor and writer based in Bristol. The DC native, who played lacrosse at UConn, decided to take up writing about people involved in sports.

As if Klay ThompsonReturn to the Golden State WarriorsThe excitement of one night’s lineup after 941 days was not enough for me. Ja MorantHad to go, and hit his elbow against the backboard as the Memphis GrizzliesEarned a franchise-record ninth straight winSunday

The Grizzlies star flew during the first quarter, a 127 – 119 win over the Los Angeles LakersPoint guard, the pursuit of Avery BradleyWe are made acutely aware that we lack athletic ability by a two-handed block.

Morant is a man of modesty.

Before we could even process what had just happened, the 22 year old had to take this dunk.

A candidate for block of the year followed it up with a slam worthy to win the dunk competition? Ja man is different.

Morant’s extraordinary efforts were equally appreciated by the sports world.

Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird Utah Jazzstar Donovan MitchellBoth took to social media with appropriate one-word responses.

It is our sentiment.


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