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[Saba Sports News] Victor Wembanyama made a notable remark about Ja Morant following their first NBA encounter. While acknowledging Morant’s skills, Wembanyama referred to him as “very, very small,” a perspective influenced by his own 7’4″ stature compared to Morant’s 6’2″. This comment came after a game where Wembanyama delivered a strong performance with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks, although his team, the San Antonio Spurs, lost to the Memphis Grizzlies.
“A good player. Very, very small, so it’s hard to catch up on him, and very fast,” Wembanyama said. “It’s just another great player that I see every night now in the NBA. Everyone got a franchise player like this who’s causing problems,” Wembanyama said.
Morant, known for his dynamic play, contributed significantly to the Grizzlies’ victory with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists. A highlight of the game was Morant’s viral dunk over Wembanyama in the fourth quarter, which Morant humorously described as a “late Christmas gift” in his post-game comments.
Despite battling illness recently, Morant’s return to form is a positive sign for the Grizzlies, who are aiming for a playoff spot. Wembanyama’s observation underscores the challenge of facing top-tier talent like Morant nightly in the NBA.