How A ZERO Star Recruit Became An NBA Superstar

From a small town, zero-star recruit to the most electrifying player in the NBA today. This is the story of Ja Morant.

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[DespicableBunny]

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

[jawher]

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

[ronm]

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

[TheCommonSenseProfessor]

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

[youlikedyourowncomment]

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

[Sillysoft]

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.

[dresports]

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.

[juancamargo]

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

[nemesiobetaizar]

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

[calebc]

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!

[Kqnnin]

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

[theshotreview]

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

[mikeeguti]

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..

[jaycoolx]

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.

[alexfang]

HARD WORK + PARENTAL GUIDANCE + TALENT = SUCCESS

[cardphins]

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!

[johnnyapples]

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

[Switch_Hitta_Beats]

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

[deeday]

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

[carlyslebrown]

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.