Ja Morant is one of the best prospects in the NBA right now and is pretty much a lock for the Rookie of the Year award this season.
But that’s not what he’s most known for this year. He’s literally been a human highlight reel this season.
On more than several occasions this year, Morant has tried to end the careers of his NBA counterparts with a handful of ferocious dunk attempts that look physically impossible until Morant actually attempts them — Kevin Love can attest.
On Saturday, he put the Los Angeles Clippers on notice in their own building – and even Lou Williams was impressed.
In the second quarter, Morant snatched Jerome Robinson’s soul through his ankles and proceeded to drain a three after watching him buckle and stumble away like a baby giraffe.
12, why you do him like that? 😤@JaMorant | #GrzNxtHen pic.twitter.com/cUarkzGTZf
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 4, 2020
So good. Morant is so good. So good, in fact, that even the greatest sixth man of all-time, Lou Williams, gave Morant a “respect” head nod after watching him ruin his teammate’s career before it really even got started.
Step Back. Ankles Snatched. @JaMorant | #GrzNxtGen pic.twitter.com/MrvOeFI8gN
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 4, 2020
Earlier in the game, Morant caught this lob attempt that he had absolutely no business catching and finishing.
Ja Morant, SHEESH pic.twitter.com/VVnhjnxiV9
— Chris Montano (@gswchris) January 4, 2020
Y’all, look how close his head is to the rim. He’s 6’3. There’s no way he doesn’t have wings under that jersey.
✈️ @JaMorant ✈️ pic.twitter.com/h9lCNVWWed
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 4, 2020
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