Point guards aren’t expected to lock down other stars in the NBA, but that doesn’t excuse Ja from being a subway turnstile. Wingspan Standing Reach Vertical: 8/10/99: NA: NA: NA: Ja Morant is one of the more explosive guards to come out of college in a decade. Measurements: 6’6, 195 lbs, 6’3.25 wingspan, 8’4.5 standing reach Herro has the ability to shoot in a number of different ways, excelling off of the catch, off movement and even off of the dribble. All the physical tools are there but the effort, instincts, and fundamentals leave a lot to be desired. As the fulcrum of the offense he clearly takes plays off on the other end – reminds me a lot of Russ Westbrook in this regard. Expect NBA defenses to give him space and pack the paint early on.ĭefense is where Morant can become extremely frustrating. It might be too much to expect Ja to catch up with Trae as a shooter which is why offensively he will need to become effective looking for his spots in the paint and finishing with both hands. based on 1889 minutes played during the 2021-22 season and compared to all other players who played > 350 minutes. Trae has a slightly tighter handle and significantly better range and consistency on the 3 ball. Ja Morant Height (socks) 6'2.5' Wingspan 6'6' Offensive Role Primary Ballhandler Defensive Role On Ball Stopper Ja Morant Scouting Report Age 23 Season hover or click any stat for a detailed description. In this regard he is much like Trae Young. Certainly not a reluctant shooter, Ja’s pass first mentality will still dictate how he runs the offense. Interestingly the results have been much better than expected this season and it remains to be seen if this was an outlier or the start of something positive. The mechanics are goofy with a low shooting pocket, glitchy release, and bent elbow. In this regard there are serious concerns with Ja’s shooting form and consistency. He loves running the PnR and will be well suited by a team that can provide him lob catchers and pick-and-pop targets.įor any guard in the current NBA landscape the ultimate ceiling of their capacity to dominate a game will boil down to their gravity and ability to stretch the floor.
The live dribble is fluid and he’s constantly scanning the defense. The unselfishness and intelligence are clearly there so with a little more seasoning and experience he should be able to make prudent decisions of when and where to try the flashy pass.
They say his hands are large like Rondo’s and that will play a role in him improving on the assist/turnover ratio. As a point guard the first thing that stands out is his court vision and knack for threading spectacular passes through tight spaces. The statistical production and highlight reels speak for themselves, so let’s try to break down his tool box and evaluate how translatable it will be against NBA length. All the hype since then has been earned and then some. A late-bloomer, Morant was lightly recruited and ended up at mid-major Murray State.
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