How a bag of chips and a tractor tire helped Ja Morant become an NBA lottery lock | E:60
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Published 2019-06-18
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All Comments (21)
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athletes like Ja really highlight just how poor our scouting system can be in this country. thank god he was found
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Ja’s big dunk was the real life version of A.I.’s dunk over Corey in 2K
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that’s a good dad right there 😢
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Every kid’s dream, to be randomly practicing and a scout notices you and signs you😭
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Respect to his dad 💯 you can go big places when you have a support system around you
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the voice, the mannerisms, the explosiveness.. ive seen this before... yo ja, finish what rose started my dawg
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Shout to his DAD! He could have said “son you’re only 5’7” maybe basketball is not your thing” Instead he trains him and builds him up to the point where this guy is the NBA R.O.Y!!!!??? DAAAM!!!! Happy Fathers Day🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
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Shout out to his DAD man. Gave his son everything he could to get him there. The smile on that dudes face in the photo when his Ja committed to Murray St. was priceless. That's about as happy and proud as a human being could possibly be. Well deserved. Good job dad!
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“The best bag of chips in my life I’ve ever had.” Had me DEAD
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even a guy as talented as Ja Morant almost didn’t get a chance at his dream because of lack of willingness to give a “shorter” player the opportunity. It’s really a shame how many players with superstar potential must get overlooked because of that.
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Now, he’s still with The grizzlies, leading them to the 3rd seed in the conference as of Jan 21st 2022. averaging the same stats as MVP d rose. 25 ppg in his 3rd year. and to think he almost wasn’t found. has some of the most insane clips i’ve seen recently. truly a great player . i hope his career ends well and not in the same direction as rose. all the best to Ja
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I'm shaking my head because I just can't imagine how his father trained him personally instead of getting him into basketball programs which are expensive. This is just one of those stories will tell you that the hindrance of achieving your goals or making them begins inside of your head. I'm touched by his story because I never followed anyone's nba story from nba other than Kobe and this man.
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Only thing he has to work on is his landings🤦🏾♂️, i dont want another derrick rose story😢💀, he’s so explosive
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Ja⚡️ go crazy in the nba man.. you earned this moment
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Look at Ja now!! Came a long a way and one of my favorite players 💪🏽
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Dad was the real MVP doing the things he did for him💯 Congrats Ja!
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Shoutout to His Dad for Not getting The Groceries 💯
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He was applauded at Murray State University when he announced he would leave "early " for the NBA. We are not jealous, here. We are not haters. We applaud his accomplishments and what he did for The program. We have sent three NBA first round picks in six years..... We will get another. Thanks Ja!
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This man is literally living a 2k MyCareer Mode 😂
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His father really took his time with him. That’s a real one 👊🏽
