2nd pick: Ja Morant
While the basketball world fixates on the coasts—and Zion—Ja Morant is genuinely becoming a unique NBA player. The Memphis Grizzlies rookie has dealt with growing pains, as expected, but his ability in the open court, and off the shot-creating off the dribble show why he was a possible No. 1 overall pick. With Morant, there is also the innate desire to be great, complemented with his natural on-camera presence during interviews.
Early Grade: A+
Sekou Doumbouya :: Romeo Langford :: Tyler Herro :: P.J. Washington :: Cam Johnson :: Cam Reddish :: Rui Hachimura :: Jaxson Hayes :: Coby White :: Jarrett Culver :: Darius Garland :: De’Andre Hunter :: R.J. Barrett :: Ja Morant :: Zion Williamson