It must be nice to have a father who is dedicated to your passion as much as Ja's dad.

@jabeiamd1352

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah 💪🏽🔥

@jamiepike6909

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but could also be looked at a dad trying to live his dreams through his child. Worked out in this instance, but so many times it doesn’t.

@aguy3236

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamiepike6909 it was also Ja's dream

@jamiepike6909

2 жыл бұрын

@@aguy3236 that’s awesome then👍

@ape8404

2 жыл бұрын

@@aguy3236 Point is a lot of times kids have their own dreams but their parents force the dreams they failed to achieve themselves onto their kids. Luckily it was a mutual dream in this case

I just hope he stays injury free, his style is too explosive very efficient but prone to injuries! all the best Ja!

@Stolenized

2 жыл бұрын

Yea

@jaroj1112

2 жыл бұрын

Like a mini young d rose

@dantoniomcmullen5662

2 жыл бұрын

Facts, I say that same thing. Remember derrick rose 🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾

@unlikeablesGH

2 жыл бұрын

If dude gets paid of that play style, I think it's a win win even if he gets injured

@davidmalik9821

2 жыл бұрын

My concern as well but D Rose didn't take care of his body as well as Ja seems to be doing. Both are very talented tho, fearless, and explosive. At least we can enjoy him why we can.

Dad gave him the tools to succeed, this young man did the hard work to take it to the next level.

@henbyrd4516

2 жыл бұрын

Jumpers knee is murder watch how we practice

@antifr4g

7 ай бұрын

until he went to the hood

See what a father can do in a young mans life?

@Donnie-sg2cj

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I know that sometimes circumstances prevent it, but I don’t care how good a single parent is - ideally nothing is better than a stable two parent home. Kids need their mother 𝗮𝗻𝗱 their father. We’ve gotta stop trying to glorify instability

@bubbachildsupport4535

2 жыл бұрын

@@Donnie-sg2cj well yeah two parents means more money or a child getting more attention.

@rezhaadriantanuharja3389

2 жыл бұрын

@@bubbachildsupport4535 *two functioning parents. Sometimes two parents just means twice the abuse

@blackice214

2 жыл бұрын

@@Donnie-sg2cj Yea his dad thought him all he needed to, his physique wasn’t above the norm for an NBA candidate but that grind was to ravenous that’s why he’s avg 32 points post season

@Donnie-sg2cj

2 жыл бұрын

@@bubbachildsupport4535 True, but it’s about more than just money and attention. It’s also about feminine and masculine energies, and the balance that is needed between the two for a person to develop properly.

As a professor at Murray State, I can say that Ja put our university on the map. We are super proud of him.

@braegon2285

Жыл бұрын

I go to murray high school I love ja

@TheCommonSenseProfessor

Жыл бұрын

@@braegon2285 we are going to see him Sunday!

@coreyclosterman3889

Жыл бұрын

Haha still proud of thug mordant?

@tonyawilson188

Жыл бұрын

@@coreyclosterman3889 you spelled his named wrong Idiot it is morant and that is not funny dude

@tamaaa7745

9 ай бұрын

@@coreyclosterman3889hahaha he’s accomplished more than you even if he retired now

His Dad risking it all was all worth it. Ja Morant is the future MVP of the NBA. He is going to win a championship very soon.

@qrto765

2 жыл бұрын

Ye only if people stop going for his ankle

@crusher5599

2 жыл бұрын

I just hope he doesn’t pull a drose

@Zorax123

Жыл бұрын

Unless he gets a injury that can change his whole career like d rose

@brandangreen5422

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@thunderfanithunderbestfan5046

Жыл бұрын

Yea when curry retires

Just goes to show how important exposure is to athletes. This guy could be at a different job right now if it wasnt for a scout to go watch him play during his snack break. There is just so many up and coming athletes looking for that chance.

@joeselsbury543

2 жыл бұрын

Makes you wonder if there are players not in the nba that are better than some superstars....

@cblackmanrun

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeselsbury543 no question about it. Pro Athletes know it and talk about it often.

@jaegeru3535

2 жыл бұрын

I want a movie about that scout

@2jcward

2 жыл бұрын

You know how many street ballers I know could be great if their father was in their life.

@Sillysoft

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaegeru3535 If you want to watch a real life documentary about kids growing up and how they are recruited, go watch Hoop Dreams. It followed multiple kids from the early 90's and their life growing up and the highs and lows of playing basketball and trying to get a scholarship and get to the next level.

Incredible how he was a candidate for mvp almost the entire season just in his third season and putting the grizzlies as second seed

@wafflewizard1236

2 жыл бұрын

he was never really a candidate

@Lowetofft

2 жыл бұрын

And he didnt put the grizzlies as second seed

@mulanomula

2 жыл бұрын

grizzlies proved that they don't need ja morant to be a high seed team. he definitely helps them to be better tho

@jamiepike6909

2 жыл бұрын

Calm down, all nba maybe. MVP……nah.

@vladirackpubama6785

2 жыл бұрын

He was not even in the top 5 canidates

I’m from Murray and it feels good having a player from our college go to the nba

@dodgecitygabriel623

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a couple

@zion9247

2 жыл бұрын

@@dodgecitygabriel623 yeah the only other recognized name from murry state is Cameron payne.

@dodgecitygabriel623

2 жыл бұрын

@@zion9247 and he plays for the Sun's who are in the playoffs and we're in the finals last year.

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

Yessir my boy

@Katt2Hr

2 жыл бұрын

Is murray d2?

Never forget when Jerry West said that Ja is the most talented on that draft. Unlike Zion who is undisciplined and will most likely quit his team, Ja turn around the grizzlies franchise

@kayjayedits6488

2 жыл бұрын

You sound 5

@BigJordan92708

2 жыл бұрын

Lol most likely, bro Zion been quit on New Orleans, if Zion wanted to play for them he would be playing.

@skmillennialliving

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigJordan92708 I think he needs to be on a strict regiment.

@agentblock7217

2 жыл бұрын

@@skmillennialliving i bet you weigh more than him

@mrrodriguezHLP

2 жыл бұрын

@@agentblock7217 Yeah but bro isn't trying to get the Pelicans out of the first round. Oh yeah, neither is Zion, so I guess they do have that in common.

I’m from Austin Peay, or APSU, and Murray is our rival in pretty much every sport. However, after seeing Morant play against us I knew he was special. The man was absolutely electrifying and the crowd at Murray loved him. Proud that he’s able to lead my team to the playoffs this year!

@Prozzy747

Жыл бұрын

Go pea

I love underdogs. Hard work pays someday when you least expect. Ja and his Dad deserve all the praise. Best player of the series coming..

But just think of how many more guys like him didn't get scouted. It just shows you that if you dig a little deeper at times and look past all the media and flash videos you can find diamond rather than gold.

@AYSOne23

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad gold is better than diamonds. Worth more. Resale value is more than diamonds. C'mon. 😂😂

@jaycoolx3

2 жыл бұрын

@@AYSOne23 it was more of a Minecraft thing, but whatever since you really think you saying something. 🤷🏿‍♂️🤣

@AYSOne23

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaycoolx3 you the one that really thought you were saying something. Minecraft? ..... Wtf.

@themoes4103

2 жыл бұрын

@@AYSOne23 bro stop talking no cares what you think, you really out here nitpicking on a KZread comment. C'mon 😂😂

@AYSOne23

2 жыл бұрын

@@themoes4103 you too. Tf? Lol

“How an NBA Superstar Became an Hood Gangster” -Nonstop 2024

Ja Moronant bout to mess up his dad’s sacrifice if he doesn’t stop trying to be a YSL gang member

@___________broom4

Жыл бұрын

ong😭😭😭

HARD WORK + PARENTAL GUIDANCE + TALENT = SUCCESS

@celenial6009

2 жыл бұрын

yeah mostly talent then parental guidance then hardwork

@jackieclark8253

2 жыл бұрын

@@celenial6009 ...The correct order is parental guidance, talent, then hard work. The parental guidance came long before the talent was discovered.

@celenial6009

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackieclark8253 well you see, if there is no talent then there would have been no success no matter the parental guidance. Whatever comes first doesn't matter

@jackieclark8253

2 жыл бұрын

@@celenial6009 ...I’m just saying that’s how it happened in his life ,not the overall rule . He got guidance first.

@johnbaptisttnguyen1089

2 жыл бұрын

Totally right! Parental guidance is the most important factor when they know about the kids' passion. I praise Ja's dad and I like the way Ja playing basketball. He'll become M. J. in future.

This is a great video and thank you for posting. I think Mr. Morant (Ja's Dad) is also a great story the way he sacrificed for and helped his Son. He also did a great job of teaching Ja work ethic and humility. I will admit I had some doubt but I now admit I was 100% wrong. Not only does Ja Morant deserve everything he has he deserves everything he will get because he's worked his tail off and nobody can ever deny that. Memphis looks like they have a really nice thing going with Desmond Bane, Brandon Clarke, J. Jackson, etc. Good for that franchise and those loyal fans!

@anonymous-rn9nm

3 ай бұрын

did he teach him not to flash his guns?

@cardphins68

3 ай бұрын

If he did it's pretty clear he forgot about that as well as where he came from. Been a bumpy couple of years but he could still turn it around. I guess Mr. Morant Sr. should also include a lecture about "the company one keeps", lol. @@anonymous-rn9nm

From a 0 star recruit to becoming one of the best shooters 🔫 in nba history. Man Ja is on demon time

The future of the NBA is in good hands.

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@farcry5107

2 жыл бұрын

@@AVERAGERWEFAN Especially with you in the league

@kkw69yearsago84

2 жыл бұрын

Juu

@kkw69yearsago84

2 жыл бұрын

Jjuu

@kkw69yearsago84

2 жыл бұрын

Uuj

I read and article about him when he was bein recruited by his college( I forgot which). It talked about how the whole neighborhood would come to his parents house to lay ball, eat, advice, to stay out of trouble, etc. that right there told me he was bein raised by good people, and he was bein taught well. Kudos to the Morant’s

Man what an awesome dad watching this. Respect. 👊

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he is a great dad my hero I love that dude

This just show's what a great father can do for a kid.

Ja Morant so much fun to watch. Such an amazing athlete. The greatest part of this story is Ja's father in his life. To all men with children. Find a way to be involved in your child's life. PS I'm still routing for Golden State LOL. May the best team win.

When I told my friend before the draft that I’d take Ja over Zion he laughed. I still stand by my comment.

@Nightcrawler90210

2 жыл бұрын

Zion still has a much higher ceiling and is still a far better player when healthy and it’s not even close or up for debate

@esamchen7387

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nightcrawler90210 key is when he is healthy, for the past 3 season he is out for almost 2 out 3 seasons

@esamchen7387

2 жыл бұрын

i stand by that too, definitely Ja over Zion

@michaelfarrow5817

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nightcrawler90210 Good players are only good players when they're on the court. Injury record is a factor in signing a player.

@carboy101

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Zion isn't as good as him.

This young man is so special! His athletic ability is JUST. OFF. THE. CHARTS🔥

He’s put in the work and is now seen as an NBA super star with a great attitude with the media and fans.Morant seems to be jumping off of pogo sticks! I like seeing him dunk on and over bigger players.Some of his dunks are unbelievable and spectacular.That’s what fans want to see. Hope he stays healthy and has a great career.

4:19 his face has me dying right now😂😂😂😂😂😂

Best shooter in the league by far😮‍💨

that rise and fall video for Ja Morant finna come soon💀

God bless your whole family, Ja! Your father is a real man. I don't know anything about you but watching this made me appreciate your skills, but more important is the love of your father for his wife and future of his soon to be son. He is more man than many of the men playing today in NBA. I stopped caring about bball years ago. I'm gonna be checking on you now. Great video, great to see this incredible story, great player!

Shout out to his pops! Amazing lessons from his story and sports in general. Keep grinding and you never know whose looking. I love these stories of guys who are overlooked or not heavily recruited then go out and dominate. These stories give me inspiration and energy.

This sounds like it was recorded some time before the regular season ended. However, the point *does* still stand... the Grizzlies got the #2 seed in the West, facing the Timberwolves in the First Round. The Grizzlies haven't made it to the finals at all, and not the Western Finals since the Grit and Grind era. Here's to hoping for the best.

@trisk902

2 жыл бұрын

and they just blew out the wolves

@SANJONERO420

2 жыл бұрын

@@trisk902 after losing game 1 at home 😂

@walkerdevin08

2 жыл бұрын

@@SANJONERO420 they just came back from 25+ points down, TWICE, and won game 3.

@jamesrudolph7965

2 жыл бұрын

@@walkerdevin08 now they up 3-2 💯

He is now the new NBA superstar while the first pick lingers in oblivion. A great story and a testament to a incredible father and son dedication and love.

zero to super star to criminal :D

I love Ja he has such a wholesome story of how his dad gave up everything to make him the man he is today, and he's so inspirational too showing how he went from unknown to All Star in less than 10 years

Doritos saved his life literally.🥂💯

Becoming my favorite player all around. Kids a beast and looks so comfortable in the playoffs.

Whether it's medicine, business, engineering, law, education, science, technology or sports field far too often chidden are forced to learn everything on their own, which includes making all the mistakes. With his father's guidance this cat was able to avoid many of the pitfalls that derail a lot kids today

@8ballstreet

Жыл бұрын

Your comment didn't age well

What an amazing story, from what I’ve learned in life is no matter how good you do there will still be haters trying to bring you down. All you can do is do what you do and ignore them

Was lucky to see Ja at Murray State. Met Ja's dad without knowing who he was, and I eventually found out. His dad came off as a great guy from my half hour conversation with him. Really happy to see him succeed

One of the most exciting players to watch, the explosiveness is unreal.

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks g

I'm just speechless on how amazing this story is! Keep up the good work

This was an incredible watch for a Ja Morant fan my wife and I love his electrifying style play style!!

Best Ja Morant breakdown video EVER!! Great job bro 💯🏁

This piece did Ja justice. Well done sir.

Best shooter in the NBA

@Jumpman.

11 ай бұрын

☠️

@Bryce_y

10 ай бұрын

fr 💀

@bananabandit2

10 ай бұрын

Literally lmao

do How an Nba superstar became a criminal next 😭

now make a sequel.. How an NBA Superstar turned into a ZERO STAR RECRUIT

He and Steven Adams are one of the best duos

Love stories like this!!!!! Well deserved! And he is a fucking beast!!!

He got that IT factor like a Kobe and A.I he is a beast

His story needs to be a movie...unbelievable!

Zero-Star Recruit ---> NBA Superstar ---> Zero-Star Gangster Wannabe Man took the first u-turn slot available 💀

Ja Morant was the Allen Iverson with Mamba Mentality

@anthonytaylor7928

2 жыл бұрын

He's ja Morant with the Ja mentality could y'all stop with all the dumb comparisons this dude works hard to carve his own niche

There will always be a diamond in the rough and Ja Morant is a very special diamond!

Ja is a force to be reckoned with. This kid maaad talented

then to "how an nba superstar became a prisoner"

Next video -“How an nba superstar made it to the hood” A Ja Morant Documentary

I'm not even a Grizzlies fan and I love watching Ja Morant 🔥🔥

He is easily a mvp contender with his incredible stats getting put up. I really hope he earns at least a ring!

The recruiter was spot on.

I’ll admit, I was originally one of the doubters. But this dude has proven that he has a great work ethic and is undeniably a dominant force in the NBA. Being on the west, and in a small market, it will be difficult to win a championship. But I think if there’s a guy that can lead a team to a ring, he is the one.

Very lucky to have a father like his.

Ja morant is an incredible talent! Reminds me of Kawhi Leonard w the spurs except he won a ring in his 3rd season 😩

Bro is now 5 stars but GTA five stars

Welp tables turned now he JA WICK

im rooting for this guy, special.

I agree watching ja morant this playoff is electrifying

and back to the hood he goes

Pretty sure it's hard work and extreme determination. Plus chips on shoulders can motivate or de-motivate Ja is steppin up!

As a pro basketball fan, I find him as amazing and entertaining to watch as the NBA has to offer. I wish him ALL success (except against my guys)!

This kid is something else, young and dominant. If the Grizzlies can build around this young man they'll def wreak havoc in the West for years. Phenomenal talent💯

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

What can I say

@anonymous-rn9nm

3 ай бұрын

than can this year with a good pick

89-148 damn, impressive

Ja probably has 6-7 years top to go hard in the paint like that before his body starts coming apart like D-Wade, D-Rose, A.I., etc.

This dude travels all thru the NBA

Nonstop finally made the video! 🔥🔥🔥

I love how good Ja has been. But what makes me fear the Grizzlies is Desmond Bane, all he needs is for the Grizzlies to give him proper minutes and then were looking at a top 3 greatest 3pt shooter. And a player that could become better than Ja.

@Supastackman

2 жыл бұрын

Never that Ja is special.

@royyalty1264

2 жыл бұрын

Bane clutch but he’s not a leader

@AnotherIQ

2 жыл бұрын

@@royyalty1264 I never said he would lead the team, that's the PG role in this case Ja(s). But Bane definitely could become better than Ja.

Great story. Ja reminds me of Steve Francis. Very similar style of play and similar path to the 2nd pick and NBA stardom.

Amazing. He’s a stud forsure

Definitely my favorite NBA player today.

Ja averaged 27.5 this season

The Next D-Rose🌹

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

Except not the injuries and a chip

Soo good.. amazing player

Really hope his career keeps going up and not side tracked by injuries

As a Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards fan I obviously want us to beat the Grizzlies, we will probably lose tho and after my team I really want the grizzlies to go all the way, Ja deserves everything ever!

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not letting y’all win I’m trying 110 percent but good luck to you man and thank you

Boy had those muctache when he was twelve 😂😂

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t laugh that mustache got me to the nba

One of my favorite players 🙌🏽🐐🙏🏽

Fav nba player since he join the league ong💯

Only 1 thing in common about these all star players, work ethic. Makes me think that scouts should be trying to find out a player's daily routine if they want to predict his potential

He grew 6 inches from 5'9 to 6'3. that's how

2:16 🤣🤣 " He heard balls bouncing and out of curiosity decided to take a peek" 😭

He has this magnetism that brings him all the attention. l wish him all the best and will be watching his progress because so far its incredible. Best of luck Kid.

Bros gonna make it out the NBA now and into the hood draft 2025

@anonymous-rn9nm

3 ай бұрын

top streetballer and best drug lord for the 2024-25 hood season

What a great dad gave up his dream just to be there for his son

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

Dad helped me come up he the best

@flyermorecreativeminds4594

2 жыл бұрын

Same as lavar?

@mromneyobama

2 жыл бұрын

Don't talk to the mother during those times who had to work for 15 years supporting the 3.

The guy just always looks like he’s having fun.

Tee Morant was my favorite player on Hillcrest Wildcats. He was silly and brought fun to the game. Always thought I'll see Tee in NBA with Ray Allen. Smart move for Tee to get the baby Ja on the market early. Salute... TEE TELL JA TO WEAR THAT TIE ON THE HEAD WITH THE LOLLIPOP LOL. I ended playing ball behind him. Some things don't pan out in Sumter, SC.

As a Grizzlies fan I was soo happy when they drafted him

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

As you should be bro good luck to you

@jordanthejellyfishcash4246

2 жыл бұрын

@@AVERAGERWEFAN ja get off KZread u got a playoff series to win

@AVERAGERWEFAN

2 жыл бұрын

@@jordanthejellyfishcash4246 you right

He never was a Zero Star. He was always good. He just never got recognition cause his team is bad. Nonetheless he'd be in the league.

This young man the truth

Lotta hard work! Go Ja