Coast2Coast

Favorite Storylines and All-NBA Teams from the First Half of the 2021-2022 NBA Season by Carson Hull The Memphis Grizzlies Evolving Into Legitimate Threats      I love seeing players fulfill their potential, and that is exactly what we are seeing from 3rd year superstar Ja Morant. To make this jump, Ja improved his 3 point percentage from the low to mid 30s(35.6%). This forces defenders to close out on him just a little bit more, but for such an explosive athlete like Morant who is unstoppable going downhill, that is all it takes. He has one of the best floaters, verticals, and layup packages in the league making him dangerous around the basket. He is this team’s spark. Then you go down the line. Grayson Allen playing for Milwaukee has allowed Desmond Bane to become the perfect backcourt partner for Ja. From year one to two, he has doubled his points per game from 9 to 17 in just 7 extra minutes per game. Despite being built like an All-Pro Linebacker, he is undoubtedly one of the best