Ja Morant’s Savage Response After Getting Into It With LeBron James

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had the last laugh after his intense battle with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

Morant and James got into it during the contest, with the former even picking up a technical foul as a result of their back-and-forth.

It started when Morant did a “too small” celebration to mock Lakers guard Gabe Vincent late in the second quarter. On the following play, James avenged his teammate and muscled his way over the Grizzlies star to score.

Morant fell to the floor while attempting to stop James. Sure enough, the Lakers forward took advantage of it and gave the Grizzlies youngster a taste of his own medicine with a “too small” celly as well.

A little over 30 seconds later, Morant showed James that he’s not backing down and bumped him from behind after scoring over two Lakers players. As mentioned, the 25-year-old guard got a technical foul as a result of his actions.

JA & LEBRON GET INTO IT! Ja Morant hit Gabe Vincent with the ‘too small,’ then LeBron BULLDOZED Ja on a layup & gave the ‘too small’ back to him! 😳

Ja then BUMPED LeBron & got a technical!

Thoughts? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/HLGAisKUrO

— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) November 7, 2024

The Grizzlies still prevailed over the Lakers, and they did it in blowout fashion, 131-114. That said, Ja Morant made sure to rub it in the faces of LeBron James and the rest of LA.

Replying to Bleacher Report’s photo of James doing the “too small” celebration, Morant shared a meme showing an “L” to mock the Purple and Gold after the loss.

Grizz said: https://t.co/vzkutfD1W0 pic.twitter.com/bu4Gg1kxmn

— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) November 7, 2024

Morant has every right to say what he wants, that’s for sure. After all, they have the bragging rights after the win. Not to mention that Morant is the biggest reason for the Grizzlies’ victory after he dropped 20 points, four rebounds and five assists.

The Grizzlies and Lakers will face each other again in a week’s time, on November 13, at Crypto.com Arena. Sure enough, all eyes will be on the battle between Morant and James and whether or not LA can get its revenge.