The Memphis Grizzlies have been in and out of the news recently due to behavior on and off the court from Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks. The recent news resulted in the Memphis Grizzlies players holding a closed locker room meeting. The media wasn’t told much about the meeting and what was said. However, Chams did provide this interesting quote from Steven Adams who has taken on the lead to help guide the team.

Steven Adams spoke out about how the team needs to show better discipline on the road and how they need to avoid going out on the road.

This comment from Adams got us wondering about the specific point “avoid going out on the road”. We thought this might be the perfect opportunity to have our new master of data James do an analysis of the Memphis Grizzlies’ record compared to the nightlife of every road game. The sample is incredibly small but we are shocked by the results. We will let James share his findings.

For our analysis, we used BestLifeOnline’s list of the “50 Hardest Partying Cities in America“. They rated every city in America based on a set of criteria including the following:

• The population of the city.
• The latest time you can buy a beer and the Last call at bars: according to localalcohollaws.com.
• The number of bars and nightclubs per 100k people and the amount of money spent at these establishments: according to the U.S. Census.
• The number of events taking place per weekend: per Eventbrite.
• The percent of binge drinkers per county: per County Health Rankings.

All of these factors then went into their “Hard Party Score”. We then compared the Grizzlies’ record on the road to the hard party score to see if there was a correlation between straight-up losses and against the spread. 

Additionally, we compared the “Against the spread (AGS)” record as well to see if party cities impacted their ability to cover the spread. 

Memphis Grizzlies’ road record against the spread

• This year the Memphis Grizzlies have been 100% more likely to beat the spread on the road in a non-party city vs. a party city. What’s even more concerning about this is the performance on Sundays.
• Against the spread, the Memphis Grizzlies have lost 14 times when in a Party City. 

Memphis Grizzlies’ road record in party vs. non-party cities

• The Grizzlies’ road record in party cities vs. non is also a bit negative. While it appears the Grizzlies are able to pull out some wins the games are very close. In this case, we wouldn’t recommend taking the spread.

Memphis Grizzlies Road Win Average by Day

This table shows the win percentages for two types of bets, ATS and SU, for each day of the week along with the number of data points considered for each day.

• The highest win percentages are on Saturday for both ATS (100%) and SU (66.7%), but the data is based on only 3 data points.
• Wednesday has the next highest ATS win percentage (40.0%), but with 5 data points, while Thursday has the highest SU win percentage (50.0%) with 6 data points.
• Sunday has the lowest ATS win percentage (0.0%) and Monday has the lowest SU win percentage (33.3%), both based on 6 data points.
• Tuesday has no wins for either type of bet, but this data is based on only 2 data points.

The data does seem to suggest that the Memphis Grizzlies perform worse in cities that have a solid nightlife. It also appears that there is some correlation between the nightlife and performance for a Sunday game. I would imagine that staying out late on a Saturday would result in more sluggish play the next day. Ultimately, we wouldn’t bet against the spread on Sunday, Tuesday, or any time the Memphis Grizzlies are traveling to a ‘party city’.

You can view our data through this link.

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Ja Morant Arm Tattoos

Ja Morant has several tattoos on both of his arms. One of the most noticeable tattoos is the large rose petals under what looks like cascading heavens. If you look further up Morant’s arms you will notice that the clouds lead to Heaven. Similar to many of the other athletes we have covered these are dedicated to a belief in a higher power.

Below the rose petals, you will find a tattoo that reads “Never Leave” and “Train to Go”. On Ja Morant’s other arm, you will find a large cross that is a tribute to his belief in God.

Ja Morant Chest Tattoos

Over the years Ja has added several more tattoos to his chest. The first noticeable tattoo is a continuation of his arm and the Heavenly clouds. On top of the cloud, you will find a scripture from Exodus 15:2-3. His chest tattoo reads “The Lord is my strength and my defense, He has become my Salvation”. While it is hard to see Morant also has a hand outstretching for a basketball. It almost appears as if the tattoo was meant to be “God’s” hand in helping him reach this level.

Ja Morant Hand Tattoos

On Ja Morants right hand you will find his “Him” tattoo. This tattoo signifies that he is him that will be the best basketball player.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ja Morant Tattoos

What tattoos does Ja Morant have?

Ja Morant has tattoos on his arms and chest. These tattoos include several Christian dedications along with family.

How many tattoos does Ja Morant have?

Answer: Ja Morant has at least 5 different tattoos on his body.

Does Ja Morant have tattoos?

Ja Morant has several tattoos on his arms, chest, and hand.

Does Ja Morant have a face tattoo?

Ja Morant does not have a face tattoo.

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Ja Morant is one of the most electric players in the league today. He is known for his on-court dunks and off-court style. While Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies still doesn’t have a signature shoe he has worn some incredible kicks. We take a look at Ja’s shoes through the years with 0 ads. 

Ja Morant Grizzlies Shoes

Ja Morant rocked these incredible “Grizzly shoes” for just a few games. Interestingly enough Ja commented that these shoes made his feet look huge. We don’t disagree and think there could have been a better colorway. 

Ja Morant Nike 1 Shoes

The black Ja Morant Nike 1 was a simple beautiful shoe. The bold gold swoosh really pops as Ja soars through the air.

Ja Morant Multicolor Kyrie 4 Shoes

The special “1 World 1″ People” colorway from Nike is one of our favorites. This Ja Morant Kyrie 4 shoe has incredible color and style. If Ja competes in next years slam dunk contest this should be all he wears.

Ja Morant Red Nike KD 6

The Red Nike KD 6 Ja Morant was wearing against the Utah Jazz really popped. For this shoe, it looked like Nike used the same seafoam green as one of his other signature designs.

Ja Morant Sea Foam Green Shoes

Ja Morant’s padded green shoes look ultra-comfy and stylish. These shoes are one of the featured colorways that Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies wore this season.

What shoes does Ja Morant wear?

Ja Morant has been wearing Nike-brand shoes since he entered the NBA. It’s actually very surprising that he hasn’t yet earned his own signature shoe. 

How tall is Ja Morant with no shoes?

Ja Morant is 6′ 1″ without shoes. He is reported to be 6′ 3″.

What shoe size does Ja Morant wear?

Ja Morant is a size 15 shoe.

How tall was Ja Morant in High School?

Ja Morant was 6 foot tall in high school. He graduated as the all-time leading scorer in his school.

What is Ja Morant’s shoe deal worth?

Ja Morant made it clear he wanted a shoe deal with Nike right out of College. Nike gave him just over $8 million for his rookie contract. A few years later that contract would end at $12 million. JA’s latest shoe deal is valued at $39 million dollars over 4 years.

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