Ja Morant's 2024-25 NBA season with the Memphis Grizzlies was marked by injuries and team struggles. Despite having an impressive season overall, Morant was limited to 50 games due to various ailments, averaging 23.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game.
However, he still managed to lead the Grizzlies to the eight seed, although the team’s championship hopes were dashed in the first round, as they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in four games, with Morant suffering a hip injury in Game 3.
Following the disappointing season, speculation about Morant's future with the Grizzlies intensified, with fans and some analysts wondering if he could be moved.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5).
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5).
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In the midst of these uncertainties, Morant captured attention with a lighthearted moment involving Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. A clip shared by Bleacher Report has been gaining traction on social media. The video showed Morant being offered a shot of James' tequila brand, Lobos 1707.
In response, Morant humorously mispronounced James' name as "LeeBron" before mimicking some of LeBron's iconic quotes, including "It's our ball. It ain't our ball... Akron, this is for you!"
Fans wasted no time responding to the trending clip:
"Ja really got that LeBron in him," one fan wrote.
"Twin just like me ðð¤£," another fan posted.
"Luka would have to disable his Instagram if he took a shot in public," another fan noted.
“Has anyone tried it? Is it actually good?" another fan questioned
"Ja showing love to Akron like a boss with that Lobos mention," another fan added.
“They lit for sure,” a fan included.
LeBron James has been actively promoting Lobos 1707, starring in creative campaigns that blend his basketball legacy with the brand's identity.