Ja Morant’s explosive, fearless play could make him the No. 2 pick | 2019 NBA Draft Scouting Report

ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the dynamic Ja Morant. Schmitz says Morant shares quite a few physical qualities with Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox and has the ability to terrorize teams in the open court. Schmitz also details the Murray State All-American’s effortless athleticism, explosive play at the rim and fearless playmaking ability.
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[@AmenBeats]

I am a Grizzlies fan who watches every game and decided to check out this video just to see if anything stood out in comparison to how he has been in the NBA. Most of this video rings true. I was shocked to see that his lack of a floater was a concern. His floater has been beautiful in the NBA, consistently having the touch to add extra height on it when needed to get it over the reach of a good shot blocker. The outside shooting has been very efficient, but does not shoot them too often. I think he is an underrated shooter and think he will eventually get to the point where he is shooting them at a higher volume. A lot of smart basketball fans here in Memphis. This kid is different than anything we have seen.

[@HoustonKhanyile]

This dude did himself a favour by staying his second year. It gave him a chance to develop his jumper making him NBA ready. His got all attributes to become an elite point-gaurd in the league for years.

[@HoustonKhanyile]

@King Anime no I meant his a second year player not a one and done. Him staying for his second year gave an opportunity to be better develop as opposed to had he gone his first year.

[@thatguyluis]

@@HoustonKhanyile lol, he could go undrafted if he went to the draft last year. He is still an unknown commodity back then playing in one of the worst conference in the country. He work his butt off the previous year, and it shows in his game. But don't tell us he stayed because of what you said, if he had this kind of season last yesr, no doubt he could have entered the draft.

[@HoustonKhanyile]

@@thatguyluis my point is that good thing he had enough self-awareness to see that he hadn't properly fully developed as a baller and stayed. Most guys would of entered the draft just to secure themselves the bag but he held off improved his game and now he is about to go No 2.

[@TimDaGoof]

Houston Mhlongo i agree

[@pedropedreiro8946]

he should fix his landing habits as well. his landing reminds me of young drose

[@bolt9164]

Pedro Pedreiro that's exactly what I was thinking

[@treythewise5937]

@Un Redacted they got uhhh .......... Avery Bradley?

[@celglizzy5444]

@Un Redacted But when they trade Mike Conley they can get some great players in return.. plus it frees up cap space to sign players

[@eb1gd627]

Un Redacted Jonas valancunis (sorry I can’t spell) but yeah he’s decent

[@silasstowell3709]

Un Redacted hahaa

[@JayTheRealest1]

*Welcome to Memphis, Ja*

[@simpleagain1]

That was a pretty excellent scouting report. Quite informative without being too long

[@james-cy1nj]

He better learn how to land otherwise he's gonna bust those springs 👀

[@yunan9610]

He landed with 2 feet

[@yunan9610]

I think he is safe

[@sailorboy3241]

Right? I have flashes of his leg snapping 😢

[@MrSonrayz]

He fine! He lands squat on two feet. Softening his landing, and putting less pressure on his legs as a whole,

[@julsmarabe7798]

Man! His landings is very similar to prime drose. I hope coach going to figure that out or else he might end up Injury prone.

[@HoustonKhanyile]

I thought this was a fore gone conclusion. How could he become a 2nd pick.

[@bronxbully6261]

It is this dude just want views a better title would be number 1 pick

[@Landy_R4L]

Zion is too dominant

[@Junior.429]

LandyR4L but when you said this he played as many games in the nba as me🤔

[@ayebryyson]

00:14 Bro put his nuts his face😂😭

[@Brian-kr7bw]

LB Shawno lmao

[@sishil2654]

LB Shawno Boy gargled them

[@JamarkusBirks]

Giddy up cowboy ride em dunk😂😂

[@fsxbigeefy3438]

Bro smelled them hoes too

[@johnnygucci9097]

Chestnuts

[@markjasonmendoza5105]

U Should ask Lebron how to Land properly after a dunk.

[@wweecwwcwtna1928]

Ja and JJJ will be a great 1 2 punch and will make Memphis basketball finally fun to watch

[@carboy101]

Memphis has had some pretty exciting seasons over the years.

[@AZsportshut]

Its Memphis so no.. If Ja goes to Memphis he will probably be a bust.

[@thiccboi-ro7yd]

@@AZsportshut jaren went to Memphis was he a bust?

[@KLoosends]

@@AZsportshut stfu

[@AZsportshut]

You guys are gonna make Ja Morant a huge bust.

[@kawhileonardisthegoat6885]

Cam and Ja will be the best players from this class💯

[@nalimlattarai2873]

Kawhi Leonard Is The Goat chill

[@citylights3452]

Faxual

[@harryarias2476]

Explosiveness and fearless play doesn’t get you drafted, skills do and that’s what he has my g, skills

[@nalimlattarai2873]

Eric Arias why’d Grayson Allen get drafted so high then

[@Chulx97]

nalim lattarai why is he in the g league tho🤷‍♂️

[@czoemakinmovez]

All needs to do fill out his frame. Add 10-15 pounds of muscle

[@aegonii8471]

And then work on his landing, we don’t need another Derrick Rose.

[@TimDaGoof]

Sir Devil high key, I mean he’s pass first so he’ll probably have less attempts driving in like rose did but still

[@saabajoe]

Ma fav of this draft 👌🏿

[@eimmapms]

Good video, but Espn should absolutely get you a better microphone. A lot of tinny reverb

[@datdudenoah7931]

i swear if hes a bust im gonna be so sad

[@mind_of_dro]

Don't bring it up tho 😖

[@datdudenoah7931]

@@mind_of_dro i gotchu

[@jbenito4912]

Bro pls don't say that he's my favorite player in this draft if he becomes a bust i don't know what to do 😂

[@datdudenoah7931]

@@jbenito4912 him and coby white are my fav we can only hope

[@crablord7934]

Tbh it's pretty difficult for Ja to be a bust, he's way too skilled. Hope he doesn't get injured though.

[@sacredcrates6265]

"im not a point guard ..im a point god"

[@goapkodi1586]

He makes me cringe on how he lands. Please Ja protect them knees.

[@andreasbatten7634]

I cant agree more. Jabari Parker landed like that as well and look where he is now

[@theophilussparks5839]

That's the life of a high wire ac.,,,Aka Derrick Rose.

[@johndavis9321]

@@theophilussparks5839 i disagree Vince Carter, Russell westbrook, LeBron James... Great athleticism and jumping ability isn't an excuse for poor landing mechanic's

[@williamphillips3035]

Memphis is about to be the center of the basketball universe with the Grizzles having 2 young phenoms like Ja & JJJ and the University of Memphis with Coach Penny with the #1 recruiting class in the country. I guarantee there will be rappers like Young Dolph, Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, Key Glock, BlocBoy JB, Project Pat, DJ Paul or Juicy J sitting courtside.

[@helloyou2394]

William Phillips 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 “center of basketball” dragged it a mile

[@raadsalameh8164]

heroeswearcapes he’s not lying Memphis finna blow up

[@williamphillips3035]

@rich a Jaren Jackson Jr.

[@thedarkfrost2351]

Could make him the second pick? The only way he’s not going 2 is if he goes 1 😂

[@moisreal808]

I was just saying NY might still get Zion...Morant been my sleeper one pick I think him and AD would be better than AD and Zion..imo

[@anothrdude]

@@moisreal808 if Ad was staying then yes.

[@moisreal808]

@@anothrdude right lol

[@Mark-oe1df]

@@moisreal808 I don't see him going at 1 unless new Orleans ship holiday away with ad...but i wouldn't be surprised if Zion don't at 1 either

[@kail5295]

Ja morant is russel Westbrook if russel knew how to play the point guard position properly

[@MorounfoluwaErinfolami]

🧐😂

[@gemini9535]

King KY stop bruh

[@706Kel]

@King KY he ain't even played a game yet

[@Jonw8222]

When he's hitting his outside shots and being aggressive attacking the paint, he is Westbrook and he is a beast. When he isn't hitting his shots, he's Westbrick and he actually hurts his team more than the opponents do. Unfortunately, he's more often Westbrick than Westbrook. Otherwise he'd be best player in the league. My Grizzlies went against him many times in the playoffs. Westbrook wasn't the one to fear. It was always Durant. Westbrook would burn you one or two games out of seven. Durant would burn you pretty much every game. And even Tony Allen could only do so much, in order to stop him. Ja Morant is a bit less physically than Westbrook.. and probably always will be, but he does have great basketball instincts. And isn't just a roided up ninja turtle grunting and yelling like Westbrook. It's highly possible Morant will be a better player in terms of team chemistry and running the offense. His scoring could end up being more efficient as well, and that last part is probably going to decide if he's a Star, Allstar or Superstar. Imagine Westbrook with Steph Curry shooting. It probably won't happen, but if it did.. he'd be a crazy good player.

[@johnwickkkkk1]

King KY u don’t kno shit about basketball

[@jonathonodum6007]

Ja and JJJ will dominate together.

[@nalimlattarai2873]

Jonathon Odum Jonas Valancuinas: am I a joke to u

[@lilnaoji949]

taogehtsiebok facts dude is just talking to talk

[@jonathonodum6007]

nalim lattarai I like Jonas Valanciunas but he doesn’t necessarily fit their timeline.

[@Jonw8222]

They need a 3. An athletic long player that can defend, shoot the three, and space the floor. Doesn't need to be a superstar, they just need someone who can do their role and give 15 ppg. Memphis has always had a problem with 2's and 3's.. and having a roster that has enough shooters to spread the floor. They've always favored defense over shooting. But JJJ and Ja need floor spacing to be 100% at their best. And yes, Jonas is a beast and he isn't that old yet either. Bruno Caboclo could be that 3 by the way.. but he needs to develop more, in order to become reliable. Ja, Bruno and JJJ.. that's a crazy young and athletic combo if they reached their potential.

[@ogfridgeman5546]

JonW Bruno is 2 years away from being 2 years away, perpetually

[@xxtooshiestyxx8756]

If it isn't my favorite humble point god lol... Dis boy bout to light sum shit up 🔥️🔥️🔥

[@yadant-m674]

Wouldn’t say humble dude just said the other day he ain’t a point guard and that he’s a point god

[@greenrunsdeep4585]

I never thought of that deaaron Fox is a good comparison for ja morant

[@rudyservin507]

Gnathaniel anderson I still don’t think it is

[@jayiso7487]

Once you see him play I think he plays similar but Drose is still a better comparison I feel

[@greenrunsdeep4585]

@@jayiso7487 it kinda is a good comparison but drose came n a different level he took over playoff games his rookie year and didn't fold under pressure I don't think this kid will b that great unless u talking about drose now

[@tainanking]

ya.... and it's proven to be disresectful at this point to fox lol. He's one of the best in the league

[@greenrunsdeep4585]

@@tainanking disrespectful to Fox? I hope u meant disrespectful to ja because ja is clearly better. I don't think it's disrespectful, fox is an elite pg on a bad team. Just because ja is better doesn't make this a bad comparison.

[@justinwright3977]

I can’t wait to use this guy 2k prediction 80 overall

[@jbenito4912]

Yeah i think 80 ovr is probably the lowest and 83 the highest for his rookie ovr, marvin bagley was the 2nd pick and he was a 82 ovr ayton was a 84 i can't wait to see what's it's going to be

[@justinwright3977]

J Beast23 definitely

[@yomama8391]

Sombeody needs to warn him that he dont need to land hard every dunk. I hate for him to get a d rose injury

[@haerin106]

Ja is doing a lot more better in the nba he has improved a lot he’s making a lot of efficient floaters making less turnovers and shoots really well

[@brusselsproutboy7005]

Glad too see these players from smaller schools getting recognized in the last few years.

[@thejtshow4278]

He plays with such pose, and fierce play. He’s got a chip on his shoulder with his athleticism, shooting, defense, playmaking, scoring. This kid has it all. He’s going to be a Future All-Star and All-NBA Team Member. Memphis got a young stud but I wouldn’t be surprised if New Orleans takes him #1.

[@joeythegent3888]

God bless this kid

[@richcoleworld]

Future superstar!

[@raymond6095]

I cannot wait till he’s on Memphis 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@itjustwisdom1835]

man im sorry for him lol

[@Ca1ebsofunny]

@@itjustwisdom1835 ja and jjj and Jonas valenciunes would be a 8th seed

[@Ca1ebsofunny]

If Jonas sign the extintion

[@Mafiavelli]

Semi Pro they not gone start him 😢

[@binarystar25]

@@itjustwisdom1835 why? Memphis has some great fans and it seems like their players often share a special connection to the city. Also if Morant is slow to adjust in the NBA he won't be dissected and discussed without that big city spotlight on him like let's say Lonzo or Fultz had to endure. Like D'Aaron was dogshit his rookie year but no one talked about that and he could develop without that pressure.

[@ShervonFakhimi]

37% from 3, 62% true shooting, but 14 of 50 on floaters over his career. Think he's a good enough shooter from to keep defenses honest & that's all he really needs, but that float game has to improve and I think it will. Think his defense will get better too since he won't have as big a load to carry in the NBA, though he'll always be at a size disadvantage like Steph or Dame. But I think he'll still be a star in the NBA. The mindset he had to take over the OVC Tourney & the NCAA Tourney game against Marquette was beautiful to watch. He's got all the goods playmaking wise & the athleticism to get to the rim & yam on dudes. He's gonna be a star. He & JJJ are going to be hella fun to watch.

[@randynjulius2840]

He needs to stop landing flat footed !!!

[@dwest4128]

Randyn Julius why is it a higher risk of injury?

[@adrianstraughter480]

@@dwest4128 Yes its very high

[@aarongamble5345]

Need to quit landing on 1 foot as well

[@datrandompersononyoutube3061]

Fall to my Knicks JA!!

[@citylights3452]

you don’t own the knicks so they aren’t your knicks

[@joshuamason3827]

when i fisrt saw Ja Morant, I said that he would be my idle form that day and he still is.

[@icedawaaave3858]

nobody: salty people: oH iTs tHe hUMbLe gUY

[@BigDoughBoy202]

Love Morant but he is not better then Barrett idk if he is better then Darius Garland this draft is stacked overall 💯

[@222savvy]

this Draft is not real great... top 3 or 4 are worthy all other are just a finger cross...

[@emperorlivion]

I agree I think this draft class is hella underrated and I would take RJ over him too....the Knicks should just relax and be happy with what they will get with the 3rd pick

[@imanuelbrooks8402]

An aggressive Teague

[@braytonhill5258]

You sound like a dumb bitch

[@mcap8396]

Where’s Ja? Lmao

[@xcelljy]

whos here because JA got light surgery so the grizzles might take r j barret at 2nd and JA will be taken by knicks at 3 ??

[@ardubayu3088]

doubt

[@jbenito4912]

I doubt he will fall to the 3rd pick

[@garrywilliamssr.9208]

His vision is SPECIAL!👍🏾👍🏾

[@seanerikalingasa1943]

He's like a pg Pg13

[@Ninstalgic]

“Drug a so-so Murray State team to the NCAA tournament”?? Three other players averaged double figures, they won 28 games, and blew out a 5 seed in the first round. Great analysis overall but when you are one of 32 teams remains in college basketball you aren’t “so-so”.

[@johndavis9321]

Yeah although maybe he meant from a pure NBA/pro basketball level talent

[@attatara5364]

Now i want to see ja morant on the kings

[@attatara5364]

@jmad8237 i understand that but having 2 fast af guards would be fun, im not saying ja should be his backup or replace him, just one of then mkve to sg. Its not gonna happen, so ill just live it out through 2k

[@roccodeppe]

AT Tatara hield tho is raw

[@attatara5364]

@@roccodeppe that is true, for what ever reason ive never been a huge fan of hield

[@attatara5364]

Now that im thinking about it WCS, fox and ja would all be fast af. WCS is like an 80+ spd in 2k which is great for a center

[@mythg8282]

Video doesn't show much of his junior high school style shooting form of shooting from the chest. He won't go far with that sort of shooting form . Even an Isaiah thomas can easily block his shot by just raisin his arms. He needs a shooting overhaul. More like a shorter Kelly oubre than Dr Aaron fox.

[@amirabaza7962]

myth L He is a bad defender, who is not good enough on offense(primarily because of his jumpshot) to justify having the ball all the time.

[@mythg8282]

@@amirabaza7962 just alot of hype to pump up his draft stock value. Flashy dunks in NCAA against 6 footer scrawny opponents which will never be put to use in the nba. ..he is no trae young

[@amirabaza7962]

myth L Yeah, I’d much rather have Culver, Clarke, G. Williams, Hayes, or maybe even Garland than him.

[@lugeneparker]

just checking on some of these comments about people not wanting morant after his blistering start to the season... LOL

[@jtbear77]

He’s D-rose w/ Russ 🥵💯

[@jtbear77]

Jeffrey Atienza fr 😤🦍

[@slo3928]

I didn't expect he is sooooo gooood!!!!! Clearly, he will be best!!

[@tdv10]

Gotta be honest he plays like he's bout to be injured... Like damn this vid gives me anxiety

[@sandernista6499]

Flashbacks of a young derrick rose

[@gazanbenjie2782]

I see rose on him👀

[@kevinenriquemakhema82]

OMG, here's the "new" D-Rose"...😱😱😱 Finally

[@pp9297]

I will cry myself to sleep if he is not a Knick

[@lukebuenafe3490]

I think he is the smarter and shooter Westbrook

[@alphatrusbensiii8381]

He is ,

[@benfrankoo9233]

U sound stupid asf Russell Westbrook would buss his ass one one or in a game

[@george4281]

@@benfrankoo9233 well no shit hes much older and stronger dumbass

[@Hugh_Jaynis]

Damn, he looks better than I thought he was....

[@GloriousKev]

Everyone compares him to Russell Westbrook and while I see it I see a young Derrick Rose even more. Maybe even a more athletic and no so ball heavy Allen Iverson.

[@unknownman8473]

I see the Derrick Rose but I don't quite get the A.I comparison

[@GloriousKev]

@@unknownman8473 mainly the fearlessness. Then again D rose also reminds me a ton of AI again just more athletic and more willing to pass.

[@abdullahiali6674]

Drose was more athletic coming out the draft

[@jfbub1562]

Glorious Kev, that's a spot on assessment,I agree he just needs to bulk up a bit!

[@unknownman8473]

@@nehemiahhoward8230 straight up

[@wileyschmitt]

I'm not quite sold on him yet. RJ would be the safer pick (and could easily end up being the best player out of this draft) but it appears that Memphis is already planning on drafting Ja, so perhaps the Knicks will actually end up happy in the end.

[@wileyschmitt]

Well you might be the first and only person saying that, so the odds are stacked against you at the moment so we'll see, but not at all sure how, and in what ways, RJ would be 'overrated'.

[@lugeneparker]

@@wileyschmitt at best i think RJ is demar dorozan. a good player. not elite. but may have upper echelon abilities. But he reminds me to much of rudy Gay. give me the dog with elite skill in Ja Morant.

[@corey5712]

Ehh

[@HALEIWA7]

My sincerest hope is that he goes to some team with an established 1st option scorer, Like the Cavs with Kevin Love, so that he can stay a true Point Guard and focus on his Defense, He might just be the best Point Guard if the Decade if he truly gets to iron out the kinks.

[@pregotbeats8023]

His landing is scary, and not good scary.

[@labrintyhium5241]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!🤩

[@anthonylewis6147]

Hello lil bro. Ja morant

[@xXSTOLENxXxCULTXx]

Steph Curry with a 40 inch vertical 😂

[@rudyservin507]

Fucken Lonzo 😂😂

[@xXSTOLENxXxCULTXx]

@@rudyservin507 gets me everytime lol

[@alphonsesenjutsu]

NO

[@triodesrbetter]

Dream pick for Memphis, but Pelicans should take him 1st. He's really the best player in the draft. If you're watching these NBA playoffs, then you know even someone as dominant as Giannis in the paint can be shut down. And Zion at 6'7" doesn't nearly have the length Giannis has. He'll be easily controlled by NBA defenses, daring him to beat you from the outside (e.g. Giannis, Simmons, etc...). But a skilled guard that can create is virtually unstoppable. Double team him on the pick-n-roll and he'll create a 4-on-3 power play. Imagine getting Morant and having Holiday at the 2 with AD at center. If AD still wants out, they can still try to land Zion with a trade package to get the 2nd or 3rd pick. Remember, the Grizzlies have All-Rookie Jaren Jackson Jr and it would be redundant to draft the same position. If the Pelicans take Morant #1 then a lot of scenarios can play out, including teams moving down or up, trades, etc...

[@cmacbrown]

The real number 1 pick

[@206legend3]

AGREED

[@KJ-yn8pr]

I don’t think people should worry about that homerun play stuff he didn’t really have a team around him at Murray State surround him with talent in a good system I think he will be just fine

[@markjeff3838]

All this video is showing me is that Mike Conley is gone by the NBA trade deadline

[@gangtime8705]

i thought fox was 6 feet 5 or 6 feet 6

[@kristian2699]

Jeyaram lol tf

[@papi-sauce]

Fox is more athletic than him

[@ricomccard4972]

@@papi-sauce 😑 tf did you say? no he is not lol

[@angelomanzi9272]

papi depends on a persons definition of athletic. Fox is the faster of the two according to statistics, Ja is the more explosive in jump. I personally would say it’s a toss up... both are top tier in athleticism.

[@ricomccard4972]

@@angelomanzi9272 no it not

[@zayanmurshed816]

damn this guy reminds me of markelle fultz

[@nolang.1632]

He’s like a de Arron fox and before injury Derrick rose mixed

[@aidenbignell1425]

Zombs Royale QuadNitro nah just young d rose wit a jumpshot

[@nolang.1632]

Aiden Bignell yeah but have you seen de Arron fox’s dunks and athleticism

[@aidenbignell1425]

Zombs Royale QuadNitro young d rose had better dunk and was way more athletic💯

[@trvspvrk]

Future superstar

[@majeurefailma2387]

in today's NBA, just be 35% 3pt shooter and you will be fine.

[@prozac.]

Kinda like John Wall

[@soleswankthealchemist1997]

makeouthill not at all

[@emperorlivion]

pre injury pre big contract Wall

[@citylights3452]

I think he’ll be better than Zion

[@jakep1979]

Also RJ Barrett could be.

[@signorpops8520]

jakep1979 none will reach Bol Bol

[@jakep1979]

@@signorpops8520 Only if he stays healthy.

[@papi-sauce]

Ja is the same weight as Zions left arm

[@AecoTV-]

papi lol

[@scottsfreeny5825]

I see Westbrook in his game only w/a better jump shot

[@jonz23m]

Nah only his athleticism everything else is completely different. He had better basketball iq better speed control better handle more shifty.

[@pointerryan9318]

Just a thought, if ja is lacking in def, he just could be a better fit in new Orleans than Zion with ad and Randle playing aide, and true helping fill the def gap.they need a pg too. Zion on the other hand, they'll have to trade Randle or Ad, and could get a vet pg. Eitherway could work

[@smittyj383]

Should be number 1

[@travisjohnson4793]

Does it all

[@commanderjames806]

Future Grizzly

[@DetroitsReaper]

All the negatives seems to come from how much effort he has to use on offense with a lack of talent. I think these will iron themselves out with better players around

[@WallTrapMedia]

He dunks like Westbrook but that's about it. In fact, he reminds me more of De'Aaron Fox in terms of having that showtime element about his game with the spicy handles, no look passing, hangtime and ultra-quick speed but Ja is a tad bit more athletic than Fox whereas Fox is faster but also can leap out the gym. I think Fox is a safer comparison and we now see Fox has all-star ability despite being slight of frame. One thing he has that Kyrie and CP3 have is an ability to create space, find gaps in the defense and keep a live dribble until a play emerges with their fantastic ball handling which is something that will be crucial. Ja will be like Trae Young in that one night he can have 35 points and 5 dimes and another night where he can have 17 points and 14 assists. He's a double-double threat every night and if he stays healthy he and Jackson Jr could be the duo we never got to see with Starbury and KG!

[@dookudooku23]

Projected number 1 pick impact player can control the offense with or without the ball can make players better fearless on offense and defense a guy you can set up a championship team around doesn't need to use his athleticism every play real skill number 1 player in the draft.

[@cerebralmindgame9818]

Ja needs to watch Steph to learn how to move without the ball and not die on the play. He can also add a decent mid-range package to his arsenal and a much needed floater to finish over shot blocking bigs like AD, Gobert, and Embid. I know he says that he's working on his strength and conditioning and that'll also help him when fighting over ball screens and absorbing body contact when finishing at the rim. The X's and O's will come with time and experience and being diligent when studying game film on an obsessive level. His future looks bright all-in-all 👌🏾 !

[@MyNameIsNotCraig]

His landing off of some of these dunks is concerning. I would hate to see him be plagued by injuries for most of his career because he didn't make a habit of landing properly.

[@KILLDABOREDOM]

Common dude....... You saw how the greek freak was stop by the raptors... Slamdunk and showtime is only for all star dis kid need to have jumpshot and long range shooting for him to be considered no.2

[@sauceduptez2041]

D aaroon fox won't banging like that in college

[@jordanmontalvo18]

He looks like markelle faultz.

[@roti2k266]

All he have to do to be exactly like russ ,is to say to reporters often “next question please”

[@jrpgweeb]

I hope he develops the Tony Parker teardrop/floater

[@snapgoldfish946]

Nah I see Ja as a more explosive John Wall with a 3

[@schuylersavage276]

More explosive yes, but his 3 percentage in college is only like 2 points better than walks his last 5 years combined. Wall been around 34 percent from 3 every since his pathetic second year but no one wants to give him that lol

[@thechameleon2636]

SnapGoldfish more like an iguodala type player

[@GoodyearSimp]

Could??

[@drumbum9963]

It seems like the NBA is shifting from shorter, stronger, bull-dog type point guards (i.e. CP, Kemba, Lillard, Russ) to longer and lankier types like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, John Wall, Lonzo Ball, D'aaron Fox, and Malcom Brogdon.

[@TheBsheep]

Damn...the first part of the video I'm geeked! But toward the end the guy made me not even want the guy on my team.

[@PSL09]

it's impossible but I wish he could go to Miami...they lowkey seem like a great fit

[@0to220]

They can trade there frp and waiters and maybe Bam to the grizzlies for there pick

[@darijanskin5747]

I predict a bust. I dont like that moustache

[@JayTheRealest1]

*Lmao you hating extra hard.*

[@jfbub1562]

Moustache Nazi!😒

[@aridho905]

His landing tho

[@davidpetitetoopageofficiel3088]

I would take him over Zion...Zion has mad marketing potential but i think this guy is the truth

[@studentofthegamenetworks824]

I’m rooting for him I hope he goes to lakers 💯

[@citylights3452]

Lol we won’t get him

[@jarrettmccarter7440]

6’3 CP3

[@domenicsinni8572]

His landings scare me for potential future injuries