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The Ja generation: the Memphis Grizzlies story
Franchise era
2019–20—present
The Ja generation
Memphis Grizzlies
The story in one sentence
Morant's explosiveness accelerated the rebuild, while Jackson and Bane helped create a 56-win team with its own swagger.
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Fearless pace and a new homegrown core
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Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane gave the era its recognizable core.
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Its final meaning is still being written.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2019–20
What came before
Memphis honored its veteran foundation while drafting Jackson and preparing a remarkably quick transition.
2022
Western Conference First Round: Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves
2022
Western Conference Semifinals: Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors
2023
Western Conference First Round: Memphis Grizzlies vs Los Angeles Lakers
Still unfolding
Where the story stands
This chapter remains active, so its final place in franchise history is still being written.
The core