The bigger question is what Memphis will get out of Morant, who has recently been in the news for his various in-game gestures, and who will be under scrutiny in these playoffs to see what level he, and by extension the Grizzlies, can achieve. “I’m not sure they have the internal fortitude to overcome what’s been thrown at them,” an East executive said. “They’re betting on Ja to be the guy from 2.5 years ago. Everyone is waiting for him to come back, but he hasn’t yet.” “At this point,” the West executive said, “I don’t know if there’s a series where Ja will be the best player. Maybe against Houston.”
by Hoops Hype