"He’s tryna be like LeBron fr": Fans buzz after Ja Morant demonstrates his insane athleticism in jaw-dropping play vs. Clippers

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant once again showcased his incredible athleticism with a jaw-dropping block during Monday’s game against the LA Clippers. The highlight moment came with 6:52 left in the second quarter when Morant seemingly appeared out of nowhere to deny Kevin Porter Jr.'s finger-roll layup attempt.

Just as Porter Jr. looked poised for an easy two points, Morant sprinted back at full speed and soared high to swat the shot away, leaving fans in awe.

Social media erupted as fans celebrated the former Murray State standout for his extraordinary hustle and jaw-dropping athleticism.

"He’s tryna be like LeBron fr," a user said.

"Damn that's one of the best blocks I've ever seen in this game sheesh," said another.

"Super athletic. First it was russ. Now it's him. No one else in the league like these two," a fan commented.

"Ja Morant with the chase-down block! Pure athleticism and heart!" commented another user.

"The vertical reach oh morant is crazy," a user wrote.

"Ja Morant with the insane chase-down block! That's the kind of play that gets the crowd going!" wrote another X user.

Known for delivering electrifying plays every game, Morant added yet another sensational defensive highlight to his growing reel, further cementing his reputation as one of the league's most dynamic players.

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Ja Morant made a solid return after missing one game, but the Memphis Grizzlies fell short in a 114-110 home loss to the LA Clippers. Morant logged 29 minutes, contributing 22 points on 7 of 21 shooting, including 2 of 8 from beyond the arc. He also added six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block to his stat line.

With this defeat, the Grizzlies' record dropped to 20-10 for the season. Morant will next be seen in action when the Grizzlies take on the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.