Ja Morant Praises Teammates, Finds Deni Avdija Hilarious
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- Ja Morant enjoys playing with Damian Lillard and finds new spacing beneficial.
- Morant feels he can play more off-ball, leading to easier shots.
- Morant identified Deni Avdija as unexpectedly humorous.
- The NBA season and preseason games are approaching.
- The Trail Blazers are integrating Morant and Lillard.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant spoke to local Oregon media about the upcoming NBA season, focusing on his integration with Damian Lillard and the team's dynamic. Morant expressed satisfaction with his new role, stating he no longer needs to dominate the ball and can play further from it, leading to more comfortable catch-and-shoot opportunities. He noted the difference from his time with the Memphis Grizzlies, attributing the easier looks to better spacing on the court when playing alongside Lillard.
"Me and Dame look good together," Morant said of his partnership with Lillard, emphasizing their unselfish approach and mutual learning. He highlighted the positive team atmosphere, mentioning that everyone has a good personality and is working to bond. When asked who was funnier than expected, Morant pointed to Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan, describing them as constantly competing to make everyone laugh.
The NBA season is set to begin soon, with training camps underway and preseason games scheduled to start next week. The Trail Blazers are particularly focused on integrating Lillard and Morant into the team, which includes Avdija, who previously led the team to the playoffs.
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