LeBron James is full of compliments to Ja Morant who led the Grizzlies to a crushing victory over the Lakers: "Memphis got a great player, the sky is the limit for him" • The Rockies himself said of his friend: "It's the King, he's a role model and an amazing mentor"
Murant between LeBron and Davis. Will they meet in the playoffs?
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The Lakers star battery, armed with a recovering injury from LeBron James, found himself embarrassed early this morning in Tennessee when Memphis rostered her home with a 88: 105 victory that prevented a seasonal sweep in front of the Lakers, in what might become a first-round playoff series in the West. But whoever stole the show was the wonderful Rocky Ja Morant who had a great 27-point and 14-aces display that led the Grizzlies to an important victory in their playoff battle.
"This is the king. Everyone knows exactly who he is," Murant referred to King James. "He is someone I admire, an amazing role model, a mentor. He is simply unique. I don't think anyone else can be like LeBron." Memphis, which is eighth in the West, improved its balance sheet tonight to 31:29, two-and-a-half wins over New Orleans, which is blown off the ninth.
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"This kid is super special," said LeBron James, who settled on 19 points and 10 assists, "just like I said after playing in Los Angeles, Memphis got a great, just great player, so the sky is the limit for this kid ( Murant) ".
LeBron further added: "I always think about it, who will be the young players who will take my place after I retire. You look at Jae and Zayun, Jason Tatum, Luca Donchic and Trey Young, and the list goes on. Not only are they great on the hardwood, but more importantly, they're great people off the field as well. Our league is in a good, very good place. "