Man, if you thought the preseason hype was just noise, check the scoreboard. In the opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, Ja Morant dropped 35 points, hit the game-sealing shot, then waived to his mom in her suite and yelled “Hey Mom.” That’s not just a highlight moment – it’s a full-on return announcement. Memphis been waiting for this.
It wasn’t pretty all game, but that’s the point. Ja’s back in control, flying through defenders like they owed him money, pulling up with confidence, and shaking off the rust like it was never there. The energy in FedExForum felt different last night. The young guys on the team followed his lead. The fans didn’t just yell – they believed. This is what Memphis looks like when its heart is beating loud again.
