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Ja Morant Sends Message to Minnesota Timberwolves Player

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant sent a message to this Timberwolves player

Joey Linn

Nov 1, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzles guard Ja Morant (12) makes a phone gesture after a made basket during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzles guard Ja Morant (12) makes a phone gesture after a made basket during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports / Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
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The NBA Draft has come and gone which has shifted focus to free agency. With some time in between the start of free agency and the start of Summer League, this transaction period usually starts off hot and then cools down a bit until executives are all in Las Vegas where they can meet face to face.

While free agency has received most of the NBA buzz the last several days, Summer League is right around the corner, and there are some very exciting young players who will be participating.

One of these players is Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham, who was technically selected eighth overall in this year‘s draft by the San Antonio Spurs, but was acquired by the Timberwolves. Just 19 years old, Dillingham will not turn 20 until January of next year.

Ahead of his first Summer League, Dillingham received a message from Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant under his latest Instagram post:

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant comments on NBA rookie Rob Dillingham's post
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant comments on NBA rookie Rob Dillingham's post /

While Morant is still young himself at just 24 years old, he is seen as an established veteran by players like Dillingham. Having been in the NBA for five seasons, Morant already has two All-Star appearances under his belt, making him one of the more established young stars in the game.

It is cool to see Morant showing support to a young player like Dillingham, as mentorship from current NBA players is very important for rookies. It seems that Dillingham has the Grizzlies star in his corner as he begins his NBA journey. 

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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