Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is excited to have his new teammate in the fold.
The Grizzlies selected 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey out of Purdue University with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, prompting the two-time NBA All-Star to reference a highly popular action movie.
Morant posted in his Instagram Story a hilarious clip from the 2007 movie "Rush Hour 3," in which detective James Carter, played by Chris Tucker, reacts in surprise to the enormous height of a kid in a karate class.
Edey is registered as a Canadian player and represents the country's national team, but he was born in Toronto to Chinese immigrant parents.
Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane was also enthusiastic about the team's selection of Edey.
"LETS GOOOOO," the 26-year-old posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
Zach Edey is one of the best big man prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft
The 22-year-old center is coming off his senior season, wherein he led Purdue to the national championship game against UConn, ultimately losing 75-60.
Despite falling short in the title game, Edey capped off a sensational college career by winning the National College Player of the Year, Pete Newell Big Man Award, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award for the second consecutive year.
The Toronto native averaged 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks per game in the 2023-24 NCAA season.
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