Ja Morant is now the leader of the most triple-doubles for the Memphis Grizzlies. The point guard reached the milestone when he notched up his sixth career triple-double in the team’s 123-102 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Morant finished with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists to move past Marc Gasol on the franchise’s all-time list. The feat was later celebrated by the team and the players, with coach Taylor Jenkins lavishing rich praise on the guard.
Per Commercial Appeal, Jenkins said he urged Morant to keep going while also adding that he was proud of him.
“When he came off, I said, ‘Just keep it going, you got more to come’, and he was like, ‘You know it,'” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “So, just really proud of him.”
“It is a credit when you get triple-doubles, it’s on you, it’s on your teammates,” Jenkins added. “He always pushes everything to the team, so really proud of that humbleness, but this is just continuing more of the beginning of a great career.”
Morant’s achievement had fans lauding him as well. Some labeled him as one of the best players destined for greatness.
NBA Fans React To Ja Morant Becoming Memphis Grizzlies Triple-Double Leader
Fans were happy for Ja Morant when he unlocked the unique achievement. The 23-year-old has been the team’s driving force this season, and the stat is ample proof that he was behind Memphis’ 16-9 run.
Morant has already been looked at as one of the MVP contenders this season. Earlier, he received rich praise from NBA legend Allen Iverson. Speaking to comedian Kevin Hart, he said:
“I might not see it in the actual style of play, but the speed, the attitude, the bounce. Ja is 6’3″ and can fly. Ja is the real deal.”
On that note, here’s what fans had to say:
@JaMorant we big time proud of you. https://t.co/F9jDfcLEg3
— Emma G (@emma_gregersen) December 8, 2022
That man so fine ☔️ https://t.co/fqjLoYNFEY
— Tanae🦋🦋🦋 (@aniana96) December 8, 2022
MVP🥷🏾 https://t.co/SxS4wFFvgL
— Tequila mockingbird (@Dansnewgen) December 8, 2022
🐐🐐🐐
Just another Wednesday night for 12!
Keep making the Racers proud @JaMorant #RacerFam https://t.co/gTi423QISy
— Brock Rydecki (@BrockRydecki_AD) December 8, 2022
Shoulda been a Pelican https://t.co/2rXe02HC8U
— Plair One (@DustyWhoads) December 8, 2022
#Special … https://t.co/T6G1jkZ60X
— Wayne Kelley 🎸🎶 (@WayneKelley1) December 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/ILove_theArts/status/1600699482777128960
Witnessed history tonight. https://t.co/picgR3uVig
— Sir Himmington (@Nigel_Uno324) December 8, 2022
Congratulations @JaMorant! 💪💙 https://t.co/C4Zfro7Q8M
— Jade 🐻🐯☀️💙 (@BJadeR) December 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/stevenrussell/status/1600690234311987201
At the time of writing, Morant averages 28.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 7.6 assists this season. He’s currently placed eighth in the NBA’s MVP Race after being tenth last week.
The Grizzlies are placed third in the West and will have a chance to further consolidate when they take on the Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks.
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