Ja Morant drafted No. 2 by Grizzlies, fights off emotions alongside dad | 2019 NBA Draft

Ja Morant is selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. He then joins Maria Taylor alongside his father, Tee Morant, talking about how he accomplished his goals and thanks his father for his family support and encouragement.

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[zachsimon]

His Dad looks like he’s going to the Player Haters Ball 😂

[bigchungus]

Ja's dad is like the good respectable version of lavar. The way he was working him in the backyard wow I wish I had a parent as dedicated to bettering me like that true inspiration. And he was some style lmfao

[jstiles]

JA Morant is gonna be a multiple time all 🌟 mark my words, Go Grizzlies

[kevinbeals]

Jas’ dad looks like he’s about to roll the dice against the devil

[mr.balawis]

Its amazing what a kid can do when he got his dad as a positive role model.

[marcdewon]

That's me and my son in a few years. Shout out to the fathers that's in these young black men lives.💪🏿We All We Got.

[juanacevedo]

This man killing it in the league now. Shoulda been #1

[MindFitWithVick]

As a father of two boys this is awesome to see! The importance that we as parents play in our child's life lasts a lifetime.

[tubenachos]

Who's watching after he got suspended AGAIN?! 😂😂😂

[pvrpleheff]

Greatest pick grizzlies ever made legend already

[Rsaint]

What happened to this kid man? He used to be humble and respectful

[clifftophoopers]

Ja should watch this clip now . Then ask himself a question, do I want to throw all that I worked for away because I want to act a certain way ?

[ActionNotWordz]

4 years later he wants to be a thug. So sad.

[armannsingh]

and now look at him now best shooter on the court and off it🤣🤣🤣

[gershomtan]

Pops look like usher if he was a preacher

[shootinghoopswithnoahsmith]

Crazy how far Ja has come in just 3 years. He’s an example of hard work and dedication paying off in a big way. Him and JJJ are gonna win a title in Memphis before we know it.

[trollofantthevariable]

Congrats bro Memphis is low-key a cool lil city but don't go crazy with the Southern food.

[akumasdeception]

Special moment between a father and son, love to see it.

[skyebunny]

Congrats! Ja Morant! is it me or his left moustache is a lil thinner?

[ajinc.]

His pops don’t look but 5 years older than him