Perkins’ commentary on Morant shifted from full praise to criticism, which he believes caused some tension with the Grizzlies’ top players. He emphasized that he was once one of Morant’s biggest supporters but suggested that Ja didn’t take well to criticism, souring a once positive relationship.

Ja Morant and Kendrick Perkins likely won't be sending each other holiday greeting cards this year. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard responded to the ESPN's commentator's discussion about the network's coverage of the player and team with a post on social media:

Ja Morant clapped back at the former NBA star, Kendrick Perkins, who brought back the Grizzlies star's off-court trouble in a podcast.

Morant has been mentioned in a group of young players who have the superstar ability to take over when LeBron James and Steph Curry retire.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant called out ESPN's Kendrick Perkins over Perkins' podcast comments about him this week.

Memphis Grizzlies starters Ja Morant and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are questionable to play on Friday against the Miami Heat.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/grizzlies as Ja Morant Calls Out Kendrick Perkins After Recent Controversial Comments.

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