On September 27, Beijing time, Memphis Grizzlies guard Jia Morant said in an interview that he was the top five point guards in the league, and also gave him what he thought was the top five point guards in the league, including Curry, Westbrook, Lillard, and Paul.
Morant said he's a huge fan of Paul, there are too many good defenders in the league and some players have to be left out.
Morant was selected by the Grizzlies with the second pick in the first round of 2019, and morant averaged 19.1 points, 4 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in the regular season last season, and the Grizzlies ranked ninth in the West in the regular season, but through the playoffs, the Grizzlies were able to make it to the playoffs.
In the playoffs, Morant showed the potential of a superstar, averaging 30.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game in five series with the Jazz, and although he eventually lost to the Jazz, although it was the first time to enter the playoffs, Morant proved himself through his outstanding performance.
Although Morant's ranking himself in the top five of the league point guards has caused some controversy, it can be seen through the game that the 22-year-old Morant has excellent scoring and organizational skills, as well as leadership on the field, as long as this performance continues, Morant may be the top five point guards in the league in the future.
Asked what his career goals were, Morant said he wanted to be an All-Star multiple times, he wanted to be MVP, win championships, and he wanted to be one of the greatest players in the NBA.
In just two seasons in the NBA, Morant has become the absolute core player of the Grizzlies through his outstanding performance, and there are potential new stars such as Jalan Jackson Jr. within the Grizzlies, although they have changed the lineup to a certain extent in the offseason, but their goal in the new season is definitely a playoff seat.
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