Ja Morant Sends Message to Minnesota Timberwolves Player

The NBA Draft is over and the focus has shifted to free agency. With some time between the start of free agency and the start of Summer League, this transaction period typically starts off hot and then cools off a bit until the executives are all in Las Vegas where they can meet in person.

While free agency has been the subject of much of the NBA buzz in recent days, Summer League is just around the corner and some very promising young players will be taking part.

One of those players is Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham, who was technically selected eighth overall in this year’s draft by the San Antonio Spurs but was acquired by the Timberwolves. Still just 19, Dillingham won’t turn 20 until January of next year.

Ahead of his first Summer League, Dillingham received a message from Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant under his latest Instagram post:

Although Morant is still young, at just 24 years old, he is considered a proven veteran by players like Dillingham. Having played in the NBA for five seasons, Morant has already made two All-Star games, making him one of the most established young stars in the game.

It’s cool to see Morant show his support for a young player like Dillingham, as mentorship from current NBA players is very important for rookies. It looks like Dillingham has the Grizzlies star by his side as he begins his NBA journey.

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