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Published 11:04 IST, March 17th 2020

Ja Morant posts TikTok video with his Grizzlies jersey on as he 'misses' the NBA season

Though it has been less than a week after the NBA suspension, Memphis Grizzlies star rookie Ja Morant made sure everyone knows how much he misses the game.

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After Utah Jazz's centre Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA suspended its ongoing 2019-20 season. As a result, MLB, NHL. MLS and NCAA also cancelled or postponed their seasons. People have been advised to stay at home and practice social distancing, which included NBA players who now have ample free time on their hand. Many players like Ja Morant and Trae Young have taken to social media after the NBA suspension, expressing how much they miss the game. 

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NBA suspension: Ja Morant expresses how much he misses the NBA by making TikTok videos

NBA suspension: Ja Morant did pregame introductions wearing his uniform at home

Though it has been less than a week after the NBA suspension, Memphis Grizzlies star rookie Ja Morant made sure everyone knows how much he misses NBA. On his TikTok account, the player posted a video of himself doing pregame introductions, in full uniform from his home. Ja Morant added a text saying 'when you missing the season' to his video. 

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11:04 IST, March 17th 2020