Ja Morant's Absurd 360 Layup Went Viral In Grizzlies-Nets Game

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had a huge highlight.

Jan 14, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) slam dunks the ball in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Grizzlies lost by a score of 106-104.

Final from Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/kJP2td1Oxr

— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 5, 2024

On Monday evening, the Memphis Grizzlies are playing the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.

During the game, star point guard Ja Morant had an incredible 360 layup that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "Ja Morant.

Absolutely breathtaking."

Ja Morant.

Absolutely breathtaking. https://t.co/vfaMTPeWV7 pic.twitter.com/oEJtu7ZUfQ

— NBA (@NBA) November 5, 2024

Morant had 13 points, three rebounds and four assists while shooting 5/7 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in his first 13 minutes of playing time.

JA MORANT 360 LAYUP 😱 pic.twitter.com/mWIcEtBUqg

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 5, 2024

Many NBA fans reacted to the big highlight.

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype: "Ja Morant had a 360 layup that will be one of the top plays of the NBA season 👀"

Ja Morant had a 360 layup that will be one of the top plays of the NBA season 👀 pic.twitter.com/Nww4gYMq85

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 5, 2024

Via @TheBoyGary: "Him Ant and Shai finna be so fun to watch the next 10 year"

Him Ant and Shai finna be so fun to watch the next 10 year https://t.co/rdVsHqSEtM

— Depressed Yankees Fan (@TheBoyGary) November 5, 2024

Via @SlimSleepr: "Ja really a different breed"

Ja really a different breed https://t.co/YIIZ45ISGZ

— 4 4 4 (@SlimSleepr) November 5, 2024

Via @callme_imrann: "The athleticism and body control on that move are off the charts."

The athleticism and body control on that move are off the charts.

— Imran Ansari (@callme_imrann) November 5, 2024

Via @GaryWorlddd: "i cannot emphasize enough how much crazier this is because he switched hands mid air"

i cannot emphasize enough how much crazier this is because he switched hands mid air https://t.co/69e4EkNz3B

— wickszn🗿 (@GaryWorlddd) November 5, 2024

Morant came into the evening with averages of 20.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists per contest while shooting 45.3% from the field and 20.0% from the three-point range in six games.

Ja Morant is DIFFERENT 😱 pic.twitter.com/Oa7FzZDFyP

— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 5, 2024

The Grizzlies 4-3 in their first seven games of the new season.

They most recently defeated the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 124-107.

Following the Nets, the Grizzlies will play their next game on Wednesday evening when they host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Memphis.

Morant is in his sixth NBA season (all with the Grizzlies).