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This is a quote from NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe to Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant. The quote was made in response to Ja's comment that he was not trying to be like anyone else, but rather himself. Shannon Sharpe urged Ja to stop pretending to be something he wasn't and instead focus on mastering the fundamentals of the game. The quote is a reminder to all aspiring athletes that talent alone is not enough to make it to the top.

Grizzlies' Ja Morant has responded to a report on a red laser incident that occurred during his postgame press conference on January 29. The incident involved a laser being pointed at Morant during the press conference, prompting him to ask if someone was pointing a laser at him. Morant later took to Twitter to address the incident, stating that "it wasn't anything serious". He also thanked the security team for their quick response and noted that he was just trying to make sure everyone was safe. The Memphis Grizzlies organization released a statement saying that they are aware of the incident and are taking it seriously. They are currently working with local authorities to investigate the incident.