Grizzlies star Ja Morant posted 31 points and 8 assists, but backcourt mate Desmond Bane had an absurd performance. Bane stuffed the stat sheet with 27 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals ...

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Dallas Mavericks Friday 122-111, after a valuable effort from Desmond Bane. Bane finished the contest with 27 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks ...

Their confidence in him also hasn’t been dented. “He’s the one,” Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane said. “He knows that. I’ve been telling him that ever since I’ve been here.

He was asked about backcourt teammate Desmond Bane, who happened to be standing next to him. As Morant started to answer the question, the humble Bane walked off, deflecting the praise.