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The Memphis Grizzlies have been on a roll since Ja Morant’s return from suspension. After an abysmal start to the season, the Grizzlies fans have witnessed several memorable moments with Ja on the court. The Grizzlies are 5-2 with Morant in the line-up this season. Not only has Ja’s return positively impacted Memphis on the court, but the Grizzlies fans have also witnessed some amazing moments off the court.

One of those moments came on New Year’s Eve when an unknown Grizzlies fan went viral for proposing to his lady during the post-game Grizzlies show.

Memphis Grizzlies fan’s viral Live TV proposal

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While the panelists at the Memphis Grizzlies post-game show were discussing the game on New Year’s Eve, there was a wholesome moment happening behind them. A Grizzlies fan decided to go down on one knee and propose to his lady on Live TV. The lady said yes to the proposal, giving the viewers at home a heartwarming moment. Even though the hosts failed to notice the proposal at the time, it went viral on social media instantly. The panelists discussed the viral proposal on tonight’s show ahead of the Grizzlies game against the Toronto Raptors.

One host pitched the idea of finding that couple and bringing them back to the show on Valentine’s Day. The Grizzlies will face the Houston Rockets on February 14, and the couple’s return on Valentine’s Day will make for great Live TV. The panelists also discussed if the moment was genuine or staged to have fun on Live TV.

Whatever the case, the viral proposal did cheer up the Memphis Grizzlies fans, who have already been in a great mood since Ja Morant’s return.

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Ja Morant and Co. have a long way to go

Even though Ja Morant has led the Memphis Grizzlies to five wins in seven games since his return, the Grizzlies have a long way to go. They are ranked 13th in the Western Conference standings with an 11-22 record. With how stacked the West is this year, the Grizzlies will need a miracle to get into the playoffs this season. Ja Morant is capable of turning the Grizzlies season around, and it will be one of the Greatest comeback stories if he succeeds.

Ja is averaging 25.3 points, 8.1 assists, and 5 rebounds since his return. He took the NBA world by storm after dunking on 7’5 rookie Victor Wembanyama in the last game. The Grizzlies need that kind of energy to make this improbable comeback.

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Hopefully, when the viral couple returns to the show on Valentine’s Day, the Grizzlies’ record will be much better than it is now.

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