?You Signing Up??: Ja Morant?s Suggestion for Knicks Youngster Gets Kyle Kuzma and NBA World Demanding Grizzlies Superstar in the All Star Weekend

The NBA fandom is up for the much-awaited All-Star weekend next month. But they aren’t the only ones, as stars can’t hide their excitement for what comes next. The Memphis Grizzlies superstar, Ja Morant is one of those who cannot wait for it. His recent tweet on the event took the Twitter Verse by storm and even Kyle Kuzma joined in on the conversation. Morant’s suggestion of a Knicks superstar for the All-Star weekend prompted fans to ask him if he’ll be busy on February 19th.

Morant suggested New York Knicks star Jericho Sims for the Slam Dunk contest next month. However, fans put that suggestion aside as everyone wanted the Grizzlies star to ‘sign up’ for the competition.

Fans want Ja Morant in the dunk contest

Ja Morant is a perfect mix for the slam dunk event next month with his athleticism, bounce, and craftiness. He has the swag and charisma needed for the dunk contest, and that is what the fans want. As soon as the Grizzlies Superstar mentioned his preferences, fans wondered why he isn’t in the running. They expressed the same as he was flooded with tweets for the next couple of hours.

Here are some of the reactions:

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As per reports from NBC Sports, for the first time in 20 years, Utah Jazz will host the All-Star event from Feb 17-19. The few names that have been confirmed for the slam dunk contest are Shaedon Sharpe and KJ Martin. If Morant’s suggestion, Jericho Sims, and Morant himself sign up for the event, it is going to be an entertaining affair. The Washington Wizard’s star, Kyle Kuzma also wants Morant to sign up for the event.

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Morant has been proving all the hype surrounding him this season. He is putting on a show for the fans and it is all that a dunk contest needs. NBA legend John Salley, recently mentioned how he thinks the all-star is the “future” of the NBA. With his current performances, it is difficult to deny that.

Morant and the Grizzlies in January

Ja Morant is the most important player on the Memphis side. His performances are a huge reason behind their impressive position in the Western Conference table. He is averaging 27.2 PPG this season. Irrespective of the team’s wins and losses the youngster has been incredibly consistent throughout.

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So far, Morant and the Grizzlies are having a perfect January, racking up three wins in three games played. Furthermore, the 2022 MIP is averaging 30 PPG for the month.