2019 NBA Draft Class: Ja Morant Strengths and Weaknesses 

Strengths

Murray State have a gem in Morant

There are certain intangibles that no coach can teach a player like speed and intensity. Ja Morant plays basketball with both. He is fast with or without the basketball. Morant uses his speed to change direction and hesitation dribble moves that throw defenders off.

Morant plays with a super motor. He is always running whether he is filling the lane on a fast break or slashing and cutting in the half court sets. Another great intangible skill that he brings to the court is athleticism at 6’3 he can finish above the rim.

Morant uses his dribbling skills well. He keeps it alive weaving in and out of traffic looking to find an opportunity to attack the rim or find teammates for open shots. His passing skills are quite good as well.

Morant somewhat reminds you of two NBA guards. His ability to play at maximum speed and create passes with flair off of the dribble remind you of Steve Nash. His ability to throw the alley-oop pass reminds one of Chris Paul especially when he played with Blake Griffin at Los Angeles.

Morant also uses his dribble well to create step back or pull up jump shots for himself. Defensively, his speed helps him get into the passing lanes to deflect and steal passes. Morant also rebounds extremely well for a 6’3 guard at both ends of the floor.

His intensity on the floor or very compete level most likely helps with his rebounding. Morant plays over 35 minutes a game. This equates for the minutes most dominant NBA starters receive so no one can question his fitness and stamina.