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Mar 15, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) warms up before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 15, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) warms up before the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Ja Morant is one of the most exciting players in the NBA right now. His movement, agility, game sense, and his ability to dunk on practically anyone is the feature of his game. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard is playing just his 3rd season and he has shown top-notch quality in all the matches that he has played.
This season has been his best so far in terms of numbers, impact, and contribution to the team. He is easily one of the best players in the Grizzlies and also the NBA.
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Ja is an important part of the success Grizzlies have seen so far this season. Still only 22 years of age, Ja has seen the highest of praises from some of the greatest NBA players. Recently Kevin Garnett also shed some light on how good Morant has been for the Grizzlies.
Kevin Garnett also has the same views on Ja Morant as Kevin Durant
On KG Certified, Kevin Garnett invited John Salley. They talked about John?s playing days, his time against Shaq and Kobe, and also about Ja Morant.
?I have seen a lot but that kid, he jumps? He can dunk on anybody.? said John Salley talking about Ja Morant.
Also read- Former NBA legend in awe of how similar Ja Morant is to Michael Jordan.
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?He got a different explosion and when I watch him in variation, he is giving me different versions. I think Kevin Durant said it best. It’s almost like I’m watching Ja Morant morph into like a Iverson. Then I see a little bit of Steph. Then I’ll see a little bit of Isiah.? KG said of Morant.

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Mar 11, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) dunks during the second half against the New York Knicks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
It is true that Morant has been a sensation. Ever since his debut, he has been one of the most talented young players in the NBA. Still only 22 years of age, Ja has seen the highest of praises from some of the greatest NBA players like KD and Garnett. He has been compared to Steph Curry, Allen Iverson, and Isiah Thomas, which is an achievement in itself.?
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Ja has given top-quality performances. He might not be in the MVP conversation(top 3) this season but one would not put it past him to achieve that in the near future. Sooner rather than later. One can predict that Ja Morant is destined for greatness.
WATCH THIS STORY: NBA break-out stories of 2022 featuring Ja Morant and others.
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