The two met and became friends over All-Star weekend when both played for Team USA in the Rising Stars Challenge, and they’ve kept in touch ever since.
“I text him like ‘Bro, you had 50,’” Grizzlies guard Morant said Monday at State Farm Arena after a 127-88 blowout win against the Hawks. “It’s normally just ‘Keep pushing, keep killing, keep leading your team.’ Everybody knows he’s that guy. He’s just that brother.”
Young, known for his playmaking, range and craftiness, had an off night in Monday’s loss, finishing with 19 points (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and two assists on the Hawks’ worst shooting performance of the season.