Grizzlies Star Scotty Pippen Jr. Comments On Ja Morant's Instagram Post

Memphis Grizzlies star Scotty Pippen Jr. left a comment on Ja Morant's Instagram post.

Jan 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (left) and guard Ja Morant (right) react during a time out during the second half against the Orlando Magic at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies have gotten off to a strong start to the year despite players being in and out of the lineup.

Most recently, they beat the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 120-109.

Ja Morant had 27 points, three rebounds, seven assists and three steals while shooting 10/18 from the field.

After the victory, the superstar point guard made a post to Instagram that had over 95,000 likes in two hours.

Morant captioned his post: "🐻"

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One person who left a comment was Scotty Pippen Jr.

He also reposted Morant's post to his Instagram story.

Pippen Jr. wrote: "‼️‼️"

Scotty Pippen Jr. Comment / November 30

Pippen Jr. has done an excellent job of filling in for Morant (and playing alongside him).

The former Vanderbilt star is averaging 11.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 38.3% from the three-point range in 20 games.

Via Bleacher Report on November 8: "Scottie Pippen & Scotty Pippen Jr. become the FIRST father-son duo in NBA history to record triple-doubles 🔥"

Scottie Pippen & Scotty Pippen Jr. become the FIRST father-son duo in NBA history to record triple-doubles 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TPNKbGtuDj

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 9, 2024

As for Morant, he is coming off a year where he appeared in just nine games due to injury and suspension.

So far this season, the two-time All-Star is averaging 21.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 9.1 assists per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 26.3% from the three-point range in 10 games.

Nov 29, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) embraces with New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (left) after the game at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Grizzlies are tied for the third seed in the Western Conference with a 13-7 record in 20 games.

They are in the middle of a five-game winning streak.