Ja Morant Quits DUNKING?!

Ja Morant’s decision to stop dunking confused a lot of people. Is Ja dimming his light by making this change? How will this effect the Memphis Grizzlies? The hosts break down whether this shift is hurting his dynamic, electrifying personality and what it could mean for the Grizzlies All-Star’s future. They compare his situation to that of other NBA legends like Allen Iverson and Derrick Rose, exploring how their own adjustments affected their careers and legacies. After tackling Ja’s decision, the conversation shifts to the latest NBA action. The guys recap the Celtics vs. Pistons game, reflecting on what went right and wrong for Boston and what’s next for the team. With Giannis and Dame taking the court tonight, they preview the big matchup and whether the Bucks’ star duo can continue their dominance. Then, it’s time for Wicked Or Kick It, where Travis and Ountae judge NBA players' outfits! Are Jeremy Sochan, Jordan Clarkson, and Russell Westbrook bringing style, or are they getting kicked to the curb? Tune in to see what the guys think! With the Celtics out of the NBA Cup, the hosts break down the bracket and predict who they think will emerge as the winner. They discuss the upcoming matchups: Magic (4) vs. Bucks (1), Mavericks (4) vs. Thunder (1), Hawks (3) vs. Knicks (2), and Warriors (3) vs. Rockets (2). In a special segment, the guys dive into the WNBA Expansion Draft and make their picks for the Golden State Valkyries, one of the exciting new teams on the horizon. The hosts select players like Hayley Jones (ATL Dream), Lindsay Allen (CHI Sky), Veronica Burton (CT Sun), and Brittney Sykes (WSH Mystics), imagining how these talents will help shape the Valkyries’ future success. From Ja Morant’s evolution to the future of the WNBA, this episode has something for every basketball fan—so don’t miss out on this packed episode of Hold My Banner with your hosts, Travis Thomas and Ountae Campbell! Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ #JaMorant #Grizzlies #NBA 00:00 Intro 04:10 Celtics vs Pistons Recap 07:30 Celtics vs Bucks Preview 11:00 January Morant Done Dunking 23:50 Wicked Or Kick It - NBA Fashion 34:30 NBA Cup 44:54 WNBA Expansion Draft - Golden State Valkyries