Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has been slowly altering his playstyle six games into the 2024-25 season, averaging 20.0 points and 9.8 assists through his first six appearances. Morant has focused on expanding his elite playmaking ability, rising to fourth in the NBA in assists per game.
Morant has not been his same slashing, dunking on anyone in his way self, but his revamped style has been effective. Still, Morant does not shy away from a highlight opportunity when he sees one.
Rather than attempting to get a poster dunk over Nets center Nic Claxton in Monday’s matchup in Brooklyn, Morant showed out with an unbelievable 360-degree layup.
Not only did Morant do a full mid-air spin, he switched the ball from his right hand to his left for a clean look on the opposite side.
Memphis is in a close one with the Nets, taking a 50-49 deficit at halftime, but Morant’s highlight layup has gone viral on social media, with the NBA and several big accounts sharing it.
Via NBA: “IT’S AN AIR SHOW STARRING FLIGHT 12 FROM MEMPHIS”
IT’S AN AIR SHOW
STARRING FLIGHT 12 FROM MEMPHIS 🛩️ pic.twitter.com/sqJzNLriBc— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2024
Via Hoop Central: “JA MF MORANT 360 LAYUP.”
JA MF MORANT 360 LAYUP. 🔥🔥🔥
(h/t @EricTweetsNBA)
pic.twitter.com/DRZZc2XOdE— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 5, 2024
HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto did not hesitate to deem Morant’s layup as one of the top NBA plays anybody will see this season.
Via Michael Scotto: “Ja Morant had a 360 layup that will be one of the top plays of the NBA season”
