(Photo : Justin Ford/Getty Images) MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – Ja Morant (#12) of the Memphis Grizzlies smiles earlier than the sport towards the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum on December 31, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is worked up to have his new teammate within the fold.
The Grizzlies chosen 7-foot-4 middle Zach Edey out of Purdue University with the ninth general choose within the 2024 NBA Draft, prompting the two-time NBA All-Star to reference a extremely widespread motion film.
Morant posted in his Instagram Story a hilarious clip from the 2007 film “Rush Hour 3,” during which detective James Carter, performed by Chris Tucker, reacts in shock to the big top of a child in a karate class.
Edey is registered as a Canadian participant and represents the nation’s nationwide crew, however he was born in Toronto to Chinese immigrant dad and mom.
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Grizzlies capturing guard Desmond Bane was additionally enthusiastic concerning the crew’s choice of Edey.
“LETS GOOOOO,” the 26-year-old posted on social media platform X, previously Twitter.
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The 22-year-old middle is coming off his senior season, whereby he led Purdue to the nationwide championship sport towards UConn, in the end dropping 75-60.
Despite falling brief within the title sport, Edey capped off a sensational school profession by successful the National College Player of the Year, Pete Newell Big Man Award, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award for the second consecutive yr.
The Toronto native averaged 25.2 factors, 12.2 rebounds, and three.3 blocks per sport within the 2023-24 NCAA season.
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