As hourglass emojis accumulate amidst the wild tumbles of social media rat race, one thing is clear in the stormy clouds over Memphis - Ja Morant's return to the court is impending. The usually energetic Grizzlies point guard hung back, brooding on the digital sidelines as he counted down the days of his 25-game suspension, quietly adding tick marks to his calendar.
A rookie error of flashing a gun on social media placed him in hot waters, forcing him twice to retreat into the shadows within a span of three months. But Ja Morant is no stranger to challenges. He has taken his punishment in stride, promising a 'return soon' penned with optimistic undertones and stunning displays of patience.
