Ja Morant Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Ja Morant, the star guard of the Memphis Grizzlies, has been awarded the Western Conference Player of the Week for his outstanding performances in the first three games of the season. The NBA made the announcement on Tuesday.

Impressive Stats and Wins

Morant showcased his skills by averaging 28.0 points, 9.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game in victories against the New Orleans Pelicans, Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta Hawks. These wins marked a significant achievement for the Grizzlies, as they secured three consecutive victories for the first time this season. Despite being 13th in the Western Conference with a record of 9-19, Morant’s leadership has undoubtedly made an impact.

The NBA today announced @memgrizz Ja Morant has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/qyTEukhwEs

— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) December 26, 2023

A Remarkable Comeback

What makes Morant’s achievement even more impressive is that it comes after serving a 25-game suspension for multiple instances of brandishing a gun. In his first game back, Morant secured a thrilling 115-113 victory over the Pelicans with a game-winning layup at the buzzer. He contributed 34 points, eight assists, six rebounds, a steal, and a block in just 35 minutes of play.

This Player of the Week award marks Morant’s third in his career. The 24-year-old guard has already established himself as a two-time All-Star and former Rookie of the Year. In the Eastern Conference, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers received the Week 9 honor after averaging 40.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in their 2-1 record.

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