Morant's injury problems are a concern that he could be the next Rose. Morant hasn't made it to the regular season MVP like Rose, but he's shown a lot of potential, being named to the All-Star team twice and All-NBA once. His spectatorial style of play has attracted a lot of fans.
Although Morant played fewer games due to the suspension, he still received a large number of votes in the All-Star vote, ranking 7th in the Western Conference backcourt. He has been outstanding in nine games since his return, averaging 25 per game1 point 56 rebounds and 81 assist.
However, Morant's injury problems have persisted. He hasn't played a lot of games in the last four seasons, with a maximum of 67 games. If measured by his performance this season, only his rookie season has the opportunity to participate in the awards. A similar situation has happened to Rose, who was a highly attendee player before suffering a serious ACL injury.
Although Morant's injury is only a shoulder problem, it will not affect his athleticism after being completely **. But as long as he doesn't adjust his style of play, still attacking the penalty area and blocking opponents, the risk of injury will always exist. This time it's the shoulder, what will be the next time?
If the Grizzlies lose Morant, it's like losing their soul. Two years ago, the Grizzlies still had the deterrent power of "No Mo Bear", but now they are no longer the strong team they were back then. Morant's season reimbursement could mean that the Grizzlies' season is over.
In the 2021-22 season, the era of no Mo Bear reached its peak. At the time, when Morant was on the floor, the Grizzlies were 36-21 and had a winning percentage of 632%；When not on the court, the Grizzlies are 20-5 and have a winning rate of 80 percent. It is conceivable that Wu Mo Xiong at that time left a deep impression on the fans. Although there are still some fans who believe that the Mo Bear is still a threat, in fact, the Mo Bear is far less than it was two years ago. This can also be seen in the results.
So far this season, when Morant is on the floor, the Grizzlies have a winning percentage of 667%；When Morant isn't on the floor, the win percentage is just 259%。Two years ago, when Morant was on the floor, the Grizzlies outscored their opponents by 49 points;When Morant wasn't on the floor, the Grizzlies outscored their opponent by 6 per 100 possessions6 points. Now it seems that the Wumo Bear has lost a lot of power.
Why has the Mo Bear lost its former power?The main reason is the change in the lineup. While the Grizzlies brought in a Defensive Player of the Year like Smart, they also lost a lot of key players. Adams and Clark are out injured, and some other key players such as Dillon, Lee Kyle, Melton, and Tyus Jones have also left. The current Mo Xiong is just a name, and there are too many players to lose. The Grizzlies lost 19 of the 25 games before Morant's comeback, a past they don't want to look back on, and a difficult future they will have to face.