There are moments in this game when you feel history tilt a little, and Memphis had one of those today. Ja Morant walked into Media Day with the kind of presence that reminded me of when the greats knew the city and the franchise belonged to them.
The kid who once shocked the league with dunks and speed is now sitting in front of cameras talking legacy, responsibility, and leadership. I have lived long enough to see players chase fame, fortune, and headlines. What we saw today was something different. Ja’s tone was calm but powerful, a man ready to carry a city not just with highlights but with maturity.
The great leaders, from Russell to Bird, always had a day when they stopped being the young star and became the voice of the franchise. Memphis just had that day.
