Ja Morant’s Alley-Oop Dunk in Grizzlies-Suns Goes Viral

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant threw down an insane dunk against the Phoenix Suns

Dec 13, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dunks during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies had a red-hot start to their 2024-25 campaign, but have fallen back to Earth and have lost four of their last six. The Grizzlies now face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, one of the most polarizing teams in the NBA.

The Suns are filled with stars such as Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, but sit below .500 as the regular season inches closer to an end. Going against such a talented team like Phoenix, the Grizzlies desperately needed stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. to come alive, but only the latter got the message.

Feb 20, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Through his first 25 minutes of action, Morant shot just 2-14 from the field and 0-8 from beyond the arc with four turnovers but tallied 12 points due to going 8-8 from the charity stripe.

Despite his poor play, Morant found a way to add to his highlight reel with an insane alley-oop dunk that nearly sent him through the roof of FedExForum.

Via Hoop Central: "JA MORANT CAN FLY. 🤯"

JA MORANT CAN FLY. 🤯

(h/t @EricTweetsNBA)

pic.twitter.com/LapDfUkSf4

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 26, 2025

Via House of Highlights: "Ja almost hit his head on the rim during this dunk 🤯😅"

Ja almost hit his head on the rim during this dunk 🤯😅 pic.twitter.com/zuCMNaJZKJ

— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) February 26, 2025

Via ClutchPoints: "Ja Morant GOT UP for the oop 🤯"

Ja Morant GOT UP for the oop 🤯pic.twitter.com/CFmdTMcJHF

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 26, 2025

Morant has vouched to not dunk as much this season after some unfortunate injuries sidelined him, but every now and then he gets back to his old ways and throws down a highlight slam. Morant is one of the most electric players in the league when he is jumping out of the gym like this, and showcased his athleticism once again against the star-studded Suns.

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