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Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant speaks with reporters after losing to the Portland Trail Blazers 122-126 in the NBA’s first-ever play-in series for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference on Saturday.

Morant looks back at his first season in the league and discusses what he was proud of as the team looks to progress next season.

One of the top two contenders for this year’s rookie award (17.8 PPG, 7.3 APG) finished his first season as 1 of 7 rookies in NBA history to average 17+ PPG and 7+ APG.