How A ZERO Star Recruit Became An NBA Superstar 

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

The future of the NBA is in good hands.

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.

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.

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.

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

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..

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

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.

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

Your father leads a great example a father should be to his child. Props to him! And congrats to you for showing everyone wrong!

Great story and I hope he stays injury free. His style of play depends on athleticism.

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💯

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

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

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

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)!

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

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.

He sure turned into an awesome player to watch--amazing skills and athleticism!

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.

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

I'll never forget watching that Murray State/Marquette game in the NCAA tournament and thinking.. ."Who IS this kid?". It was pretty obvious he was going to be something special, barring injuries.

I love this story....Ja Morant came out of nowhere and shocked the NBA

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

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

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

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

His story is so inspiring that I have his jersey hanging in my room for motivation

he is the most spectacular player in the nba just incredible to me he is bringing what the nba has been lacking for a long time and that is excitement and something new with skill and acrobatics on a diff level this is what the nba needs not the usual establishment token player

I always thought he was the most talented player on his high school team everybody tuned into watch Zion that’s what got me to tune in too but after watching a few of there games Jarant was the player I knew was special the kid had it all his determination and his vision on the court I knew with hard work and someone pushing him he would be a special player not knowing at the time about his dad

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

This piece did Ja justice. Well done sir.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

Grizzlies are playing so well it feels like they could win the championship, they finished the season with 56 wins, a team that can win 55+ games in the regular season should be considered a contender, but even if Memphis doesn’t make it this season, if they do good moves this offseason Memphis could build a dynasty that can last years.

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.

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

Man what an awesome dad watching this. Respect. 👊

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

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

i hope his health takes him to a long career. many young stars hit a wall when their injury caught up.

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

Morant gran jugador!!!

Take it all the way to the top Ja Morant!

Just goes to show how important a father is.

HARD WORK + PARENTAL GUIDANCE + TALENT = SUCCESS

He’s the best player I’ve watched since Kobe Bryant! OMG Memphis hit the Jackpot landing Ja Morant!

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

I worry about his health.. He falls so much as do all the new age NBA actors in todays game. I love his mind set and hope nothing but the best for the youngster

man I wish I had someone in my life like Ja did😕

I truly believe that Ja is the Derrick Rose we never got to see

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

I support Ja Man that dude is a hard worker well deserved

If his dad didnt motivate ja we would have missed an nba superstar. Even if he was skinny he was pretty deadly with offensive

A good father help his kids get to the mountain top and continue to push them to get better. Sometimes having your parents support means the world to your kids, not materialistic things. "JUST SUPPORT"

I blame 40% of my life’s failure on not having a father. Love ur kid

Very lucky to have a father like his.

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

That’s the kind of player I’m down to mess with and will back 100% Remembers me of Allen Iverson Change things up. Keep the grind up you going to change the game🫡🫡🫡👌🏽👌🏽

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

His come up gave me chills

Lotta hard work! Go Ja

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

Ja averaged 27.5 this season

Just imagine how many other guys like Ja out there who didn't get that lucky break working at like an Amazon or some shit tearing up the local LA fitness on weekends. Crazy.

Must be nice to have a dad lol. I dont let it build as an excuse. Gotta make our own paths in life anyway. I just know what guidance that I've gotten from the old heads in my young adult life has done. Pulled me out of that hazy sort of confusion of my teen years and focused me. Can't help but think what would be different. Not gonna have kids myself, but I know for sure if something happens I'd dad the hell out of um haha.

Crazy how much talent we have coming in the NBA after all the guys I grew up as a kid watching retired, KG/Duncan/Wade/end of Shaq era/ etc super fun to see the different styles coming in from luka, steph, ja, trae young etc 💪

All kudos to his dad and him and their insane way into the NBA aside: That Grizzlies team is great without him too. So he isn't carrying them. But he is their Star PG and fun to watch. And that is insane enough.

Hands down a fan favorite basketball player.

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

ja's playstyle for HIS weight is crazy. He actually pushes people when going for a dunk it's almost like 2k. It shouldnt be. The only skinny guard I've seen actually posterize like he does.

God please protect this man from injuries

diamond in the rough indeed. hopefully he won't suffer any serious injury.

I want to see Morant battle either Booker or Doncic in the postseason.

And look at the 5 star recruit man where did they go….. imagine how many talent out there but they didn’t get a opportunity😔

If you’re reading this now…it looks like he’s back to zero again

I dont know him in person, but im so proud of him

Legend has it, His dad taught him how to take 6 steps without getting a whistle

Ja is inspirational. Even if he put the hurt on my T-Wolves