“He’s not just a superstar but also box-office” Stephen A. Smith says Ja Morant could be the next face of NBA 

“He’s not just a superstar but also box-office” Stephen A. Smith says Ja Morant could be the next face of NBA 

Ja Morant

Ever since his arrival in the NBA, Ja Morant has been one of the most talent, looked-after scorers. But since the beginning of the 2021-22 season, this 22-year-old has taken over the league with a thunder storm. The most recent to justify this claim, is Morant’s 47-point explosion against the resilient Golden State warriors. Which left Stephen A. Smith in awe of his scoring prowess. 

Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith

Ja Morant’s 47-pint explosion helped the Memphis Grizzlies to edge past Warriors in Game 2 of their semi-final series. Stephen A. Smith while discussing the same on the latest episode of First Take stated how the former can go onto become the face of the league and terrorize oppositions to come in the coming years. 

Ja Morant and Stephen Curry
Ja Morant and Stephen Curry

Stephen A. Smith on Ja Morant 

JA Morant in action against the Timberwolves
JA Morant

While discussing the Game 2 battle between Warriors vs Grizzlies, Smith mentioned Ja Morant and stated, “Ja Morant is not just good, he’s great and spectacular. Guys like Tim Duncan and Kawhi Leonard are superstars but not box-office. Ja Morant is the kind of guy you want to see not just because of his spectacular plays but because he embraces the moment.” 

He added, “Ja Morant talks the talks and goes out there and says ‘Give me the damn ball’’. 

That being said, even LeBron James went onto embrace and applaud the hard-fought effort of Ja Morant, who surely left no stone unturned in bringing his team back into the semi-final series against Golden State Warriors. 

LeBron James and Ja Morant
LeBron James and Ja Morant

Now with the series moving to away backyard, Ja Morant would be without his support-man, Dillon Brooks and will be well aware upon the responsibility bundles upon his shoulders. If the Memphis Grizzlies want to cause the biggest surprise of the playoffs, they would want their marquee star to fire against all odds.

Jaren Jackson Jr. with Ja Morant of Memphis Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. with Ja Morant of Memphis Grizzlies

Who among Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies will be able to take the lead in this tightly-contested semi-final series? Remains to be seen, but it is indeed safe to say that the drama is going to be immense and plenty as fans eager have their eyes glued to the screen for this mega contest.

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