Unlike Dillon Brooks who disappeared from the Grizzlies locker room, I Morant appeared before the press after the Grizzlies were eliminated. While he had become the new darling of the NBA, the All-Star point guard probably had his worst season of his career due to misconduct off the field, but also physical glitches and rowdy statements.
Remember, that was four months ago, just before the Christmas matches. The Grizzlies are number 1 in the West, without Jaren Jackson Jr. or Desmond Bane, and Morant is asked about the opponents he fears in the race for the title. “The Celtics” he answers. “In the West, that suits me…”. Inevitably, this video came out last night, and Morant was questioned about this release.
behave like a leader
” I do not care. It doesn’t matter… I said it and I assume it » he replied. Then, he mentioned this season of the Grizzlies, of which he is the symbol. There is talent in this team, but its immaturity is flagrant.
“Like I said before, I take things away from the pitch and on the pitch. It’s just about being disciplined. Off the pitch, it’s about making better decisions. On the pitch, it’s about being even more focused.” he explains. “Being the leader of the team starts with me. However I approach a situation, I know my guys will follow. I just have to be better at it. »
Too many injuries
On the sporting level, he regrets the injuries of Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke and even Luke Kennard in this series. It was too much for him. « A 100% » Morant replies when asked if the full Grizzlies would have done better. “With Steven, we wouldn’t have had this rebounding problem in this series, and before he got injured, he was one of the best rebounders in the NBA. As for Brandon, we know what he brings off the bench, and it’s one more interior that can help us rebound and score. Luke allows us to dismiss the game and he shoots. Even me, you know I wasn’t 100%…”
For Morant, this is the priority this summer: health. “We do with what we have, and that’s no excuse, but health is very important”.
One would be tempted to remind Morant, Brooks and the others of the words of Draymond Green last season. After the victory of the Warriors, the interior had warned them, and his words are more relevant than ever. ” There will be a return to reality. They will understand that it is much more difficult to win. Considering how they talk, they better lose that carelessness, because it is better to understand the importance of these moments. »
2023-04-29 07:05:00
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