The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the NBA this season, and it's not necessarily solely because of Ja Morant. In fact, they are playing way better without their superstar, which they proved once again during Wednesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets.

With Morant sidelined for the second straight game because of a knee injury, Desmond Bane and company used a balanced attack to fend off Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and the Nets. Bane and De'Anthony Melton led the team in scoring with 23 points each, while Dillon Brooks had 21 points as a total of seven Grizzlies scored in double figures.

In the process, the Grizzlies improved to 15-2 without Morant this season. According to ESPN Stats & Info, it is the third-highest win percentage in a season by a team when playing without their All-Star. The only other teams to do it were the Boston Celtics in 1964-65 and the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019-20.

It is worth noting, however, that both those squads have other All-Stars. For one, the 1964-65 Boston team had Bill Russell and Sam Jones, while the 2019-20 Bucks had Giannis Antetokounmpo. For their part, the Grizzlies only have one in Morant.

This incredible stat speaks volumes on the great job head coach Taylor Jenkins and his staff have done in developing the young core of the team. It also shows how deep the squad is and the strong “next man up” mentality they have.

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Of course it doesn't mean they don't need Ja Morant. After all, it is their young All-Star that strikes fear into the heart of their opponents, and he is their go-to guy when the going gets tough.

Nonetheless, it is definitely comforting for the whole franchise to know that they are not a team dependent on just their star player. They are filled with hungry and motivated individuals who want to win at the highest level, and that is showing with the way they approach the game.

The Grizzlies have nine games left on the season, and while it is unknown when Morant will be able to return, it doesn't look like he has to rush back and play. Surely, he can take his time and make sure he is 100 percent for the postseason when Memphis needs him the most.