Ja Morant has spent his entire adult life getting whatever he wants. That is often the case for a basketball star who makes it big in the NBA, acquiring fame, fortune and devotion. Yet his latest temper tantrum shines a massive spotlight on a truth that the Memphis Grizzlies don't want to publicly acknowledge: Ja Morant is no longer a star player.
Friday night kicked off NBA Cup action for the season, and each team will play just four games to decide whether they advance in the tournament. It was the first "high stakes" night of the year, and the Memphis Grizzlies were in prime position, hosting the Los Angeles Lakers down multiple players, including LeBron James.