Ja Morant says he appreciates Memphis defending him amid dance criticism
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) celebrates after his slam dunk in the final seconds of overtime against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. (Gerald Herbert/AP file)
Ja Morant spoke on the criticism he faced following the “Rock Ya Hips” dance he did during a win over New Orleans on Dec. 26.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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