Memphis Grizzlies: Ja Morant Drops 4-Word Response to Probe Reports After Controversial Gun Gesture Vs. Golden State Warriors 4 Apr 1, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts toward Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) after a basket during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

'The Most Athletic Player in the League' – Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Draws Huge Compliment From 2-Time NBA MVP

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 9:12 AM ET

Stephen Curry has faced some of the most gifted athletes throughout his NBA career, and he believes that Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant is the most athletic player in the league.

“Ja Morant,” Curry said via Good Good on Instagram. “I think pound for pound, he’s the most athletic player in the league. Russell Westbrook when he was in his full prime. John Wall. We always talk about those guys as being the most athletic in the league.”

Ja Morant is one of the most exciting players to watch because of his explosiveness and fearlessness. Listed at 6’2″ and 174 pounds, the Memphis Grizzlies star is not afraid to go after some of the league’s most fearsome rim protectors with his high leaping ability.

Ja Morant Calms Down Grizzlies Fans With Bonkers Performance in First Game Back From Injury 6 Nov 25, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The two-time NBA All-Star had a fairly productive 2024-25 campaign with the Memphis Grizzlies, averaging 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.2 steals on 45.4 percent shooting from the field across 50 regular season games.

Memphis Grizzlies almost pulled off a trade with the Boston Celtics this summer, claims insider

ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel recently reported that the Memphis Grizzlies were linked to a potential trade with the Boston Celtics, but talks ultimately fizzled out.

Oct 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) keeps the ball away from the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

“On the third day of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, the latest chatter and intel about the Celtics linked them to a potential trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources said. In the midst of scrambling for details, it became clear that these talks were around before Summer League and nothing ever materialized,” Siegel detailed.

“Boston had been seeking potential paths to free up extra money given their ties to Damian Lillard. When it became clear that the Celtics were out of the running for Lillard, the organization backed off on trade talks with Memphis, sources said,” he added.