The Grizzlies were all smiles after watching Ja Morant's fun-to-be-around work 'engagement' pay off in a jaw-dropping return from injury.

Ja Morant made an immediate impact with the Memphis Grizzlies in his return to the lineup after missing eight games — and almost three weeks — with hip and pelvic muscle injuries.

Ja Morant looked like his vintage self in the Grizzlies' win over the Blazers following a recovery period for a hip flexion.