Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies' standout, may be the most motivated player in the NBA next season. Morant, who was limited to nine games this season, will have much to prove next season.
In an Instagram post on Tuesday that has collected over 200,000 likes in only two hours, Morant shared some photographs and videos from this season and added a simple caption with three emojis and the words, "year 6 [on the way].
"The Western Conference is already quite strong, with some non-playoff teams hoping to make the playoffs next year.
The Grizzlies were among the Western Conference clubs that missed the playoffs this season but want to return next season.
This is a fantastic honour for all of the athletes picked to play for Morant's AAU squad, and it will undoubtedly be an interesting programme to watch.
Morant's nine games this season occurred after he returned from a 25-game suspension, but a shoulder injury sidelined him for the rest of the season after just nine games.
Morant, who is now determined to prove that he and the Grizzlies are still among the best in the league, has signed on for next season.
In the nine games Morant played this season, there was a different sense among the Grizzlies that they could make a postseason run.