Ja Morant may have had the dunk of the year after posterizing Victor Wembanyama, but the Grizzlies star's epic highlight did not count.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news this morning, but a lot of people are hyping up Ja Morant's "dunk" on Victor Wembanyama from Wednesday night. And, look, the reason why is obvious. It's Wemby! The dude is 10-foot-2 (not really but whatever).

Victor Wembanyama may be the single most imposing rim protector in NBA history. He's only in his second season, but his combination of elite athleticism for his size, stellar shot-blocking instincts and absurd eight-foot wingspan makes him a nearly impenetrable obstacle for drivers at the basket.

Not long ago, Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant told the media he was done dunking the ball and was focused on staying healthy. So much for that. Up 122-111 over the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter,

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant flew in for a highlight dunk over 7-foot-3 Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. Unfortunately, it didn't count.

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant added another person to his posterization list: Victor Wembanyama. After all, Morant embarrassed Wembanyama with an epic poster during Wednesday’s win. A 21-point and 12-assist double-double has become routine for the Memphis guard.