The basketball gods smiled on Memphis Wednesday night as Ja Morant added another chapter to his ever-growing highlight reel. During the Grizzlies‘ 129-115 win over the San Antonio Spurs, Morant did what he does best—defy logic, physics, and occasionally his own promises. This time, his victim was none other than 7-foot-3 phenom Victor Wembanyama, who found himself on the wrong end of one of the most sensational dunks of the season.
The Dunk Heard Around the World
With just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter, Morant launched himself skyward, seemingly with a grudge against gravity. His target? Wembanyama, a rookie whose shot-blocking prowess has been the stuff of nightmares for opponents. But not for Ja. In a moment that can only be described as basketball poetry, Morant soared over Wembanyama, arm cocked back, and delivered a thunderous slam that had fans questioning if they’d just witnessed the NBA equivalent of a superhero landing.
The dunk didn’t even count. Thanks to a foul by Stephon Castle moments earlier, the play was waved off. But let’s be honest, no one cared about the whistle. The crowd went berserk, social media exploded, and somewhere in the ether, Michael Jordan probably nodded in approval.
Candace Parker’s Reaction Is All of Us
Among the chorus of awe-struck viewers was WNBA legend Candace Parker, who posted her reaction on Instagram. Sharing a clip of Morant’s gravity-defying feat, Parker kept it real with a caption that summed up the collective disbelief:
“Yo Ja… I’m so glad u decided to dunk again. OMGGGGGGGGGGG.”
If Parker, a two-time WNBA MVP and three-time champion, is fangirling, you know the play was special.
The Irony of It All
Here’s where the story takes an amusing turn. Just over a month ago, Morant had publicly declared his intention to stop dunking during games. Yes, you read that right—the league’s most electrifying high-flyer was planning a self-imposed dunk embargo.
“I’m not trying to dunk at all,” Morant said in early December, citing concerns over injuries and uncalled fouls. For a moment, it seemed like we were destined for a dunk-free Ja Morant season—a sad, dunkless existence.
But Wednesday night’s spectacle proved that old habits die hard. When asked about the play post-game, Morant shrugged it off with the nonchalance of someone who just folded their laundry.
“It was another person at the rim. I dunked on plenty people, bro. He don’t get no pass either. If you at the rim, I’m going to try you if it’s that situation. It’s me,” he said.
Morant’s Stellar Night
Of course, the dunk wasn’t the only thing Morant brought to the table. He delivered a masterclass performance with 21 points, 12 assists, four rebounds, and two steals while shooting an absurd 69% from the field. He even knocked down a three-pointer, just to keep everyone guessing.
As for Wembanyama, the Spurs rookie had a solid game, finishing with 17 points and six rebounds. But let’s be honest—no one will remember that stat line. The enduring image will be Morant soaring over him like a scene out of an action movie.
A Dunk for the Ages
Was it the greatest dunk of all time? Maybe not. But for one fleeting moment, it felt like it. The sheer audacity, the victim (sorry, Victor), and the reaction—it all came together in a perfect storm of basketball brilliance.
So here’s to you, Ja Morant. Keep dunking, keep defying, and keep making the NBA a little more ridiculous—in the best way possible.