"Blud realized he not built for it" - Grizzlies fans humble Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant for running their mouths throughout the season

Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies bit off more than they could chew against the LA Lakers, and were eliminated from the 2023 NBA playoffs in six games. Brooks demanded a 40-piece from LeBron James, but was instead on the receiving end of a hiding, as the Lakers dropped a 40-point win in Game 6.

Morant struggled the entire game, possibly due to a hand injury. He finished with just 10 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals on 3-for-15 shooting from the field.

Meanwhile, Brooks had 10 points on 4-for-11 shooting. It was not what the Grizzlies planned for the first round. They were very confident after two games, but the Lakers were just too much for them in the end.

Fans on social media were quick to take shots at the Memphis Grizzlies, especially Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks. Morant brashly proclaimed in the middle of the season that the Grizzlies were "fine in the West" and that they were only worried about the Boston Celtics.

Brooks, on the other hand, talked a lot of trash at the start of the series. He even revealed that he doesn't respect LeBron James because he has not scored 40 points on him. All of the Grizzlies' talk backfired as the LA Lakers easily dispatched them.

ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported after the game that Brooks exited the locker room before the media was scheduled to interview the players.

One fan reacted:

"Blud realized he not built for it."

Here are some of the best shots taken by fans at the Grizzlies, Brooks and Morant on Twitter:

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What's next for Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies?

Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Memphis Grizzlies did not have Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke against the LA Lakers. Adams is expected to return next season, while Clarke has a long way to go after tearing his Achilles towards the end of the campaign.

But what's to be expected of the Grizzlies next season? Ja Morant will need to recover from his hand injury and possibly work on pacing his game. Dillon Brooks will be an unrestricted free agent, but is still eligible to sign a four-year, $65.2 million deal with Memphis until June 30.

According to HoopsHype, Brooks prefers to enter free agency where he will be seeking an annual salary of $16 million. The report noted that young teams looking for a defensive presence will likely take a look at the brash Grizzlies guard.

Desmond Bane is also eligible to sign a rookie max contract this summer.