How a bag of chips and a tractor tire helped Ja Morant become an NBA lottery lock | E:60
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มิ.ย. 2019
- Ja Morant might seem like an obvious draft pick now -- he's projected to go No. 2 overall to the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA draft. But the former Murray State point guard spent much of his high school and college years being overlooked. In fact, his basketball talent might have gone entirely undiscovered if not for a tractor tire and a bag of chips. E:60’s Clinton Yates sits down with the 19-year-old to uncover the details of his unusual -- and sudden -- path to the center of the basketball conversation.
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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
kinda fucked honestly
Yeah, and who knows, there could be a player someone who has/had pote tial to be the goat and will never be found.
Or circumstance/choices ruin it. Ever see 'Rebound:The legend of Earl Manigualt'? That's where the term The Goat probably came from.
Timothy A Halley they really just look for size and athleticism nowadays. I think there mentality is that they can make these raw kids develop skills which makes sense but sucks for the kids that aren’t as genetically gifted but work there ass off.
And also to keep working when u never get noticed. His name didnt get called so he got back to work. And someone saw that.
Ja’s big dunk was the real life version of A.I.’s dunk over Corey in 2K
Lukas G ong😂😂
So true 😂😂
He reminds me of my player 6ft2 slasher playmaker
@@15ksubsfordonuts56 stfu
facts
that’s a good dad right there 😢
Thought i would just be the first reply
@@matthewfitzgerald6581 I was seven minutes late
My father was always more late than that 7 minutes picking me up.
Your name kills me brother
@Luis Cabrera same lol
Every kid’s dream, to be randomly practicing and a scout notices you and signs you😭
when you be hooping at your front yard then a car pasts and you start showing off hoping its a scout
@@tinbin7 so accurate
@@tinbin7 so true
Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.d
@@staysolidshades254 Amen
Respect to his dad 💯 you can go big places when you have a support system around you
It's either the support you fulfill your dreams or they don't and you prove them wrong.
No Its Patrick couldn’t agree more 💯
Nigga. U can go big places when ur taller then most ppl.....his dad was just the spark.
Ahmed Mahdi I know right his dad built a whole court and cooked for the whole team
Ant B that’s my point. A lot of people don’t have that spark, but Ja’s dad was, and look where it got him
Only thing he has to work on is his landings🤦🏾♂️, i dont want another derrick rose story😢💀, he’s so explosive
so true
💯 ima cry
Yeah I saw it in the video and instantly thought of Klays injury, he landed exactly like him.
Yea after so many injuries, all of the landings in this videos got me spooked
Majcry nah Klay’s was lack of focus, he wasn’t paying attention to his landing but instead the ball
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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Facts
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!
Father's matter 💯
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.
yung zack it is what it is 🚶🏻
I think his weight played a bigger role in that too
Stephen Curry
Well, if we were to compare it to previous decades, it's getting better, really
Lol overlooked
the voice, the mannerisms, the explosiveness.. ive seen this before... yo ja, finish what rose started my dawg
delve bro don’t make me cry
enough to make a man cry
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
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.
His father need to create a program , if the kids really want to work for it like ja imagine the possibilities he can create with help of others of course
Ja⚡️ go crazy in the nba man.. you earned this moment
Ja i hope u see this
@King Savage you have zero basketball knowledge
@King Savage wow that was weak
KingSlim X to look at him now. This dudes insane at finishing around the rim
@King Savage well he ain't no bust
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!
two were trash, hopefully Ja pans out
Zahir Who were the other two?
Zahir Looking Like ROY now
HTO His game against Rockets was absurd
Oooooo weeeee, I don't watch Murray State but I just can't see Ja NOT being the best player to come out of there. If only he would have finished that dunk on K-Love (y'all know the one, don't play like you didn't see it). That dunk would have gone down as one of the most iconic dunks in NBA history.
Look at Ja now!! Came a long a way and one of my favorite players 💪🏽
Dad was the real MVP doing the things he did for him💯 Congrats Ja!
Shoutout to His Dad for Not getting The Groceries 💯
Facts they get the groceries and never come back
Milk*
Danny Jones not all, my dad is faithful
Lionel Messigician congrats?
He's the type of dad to come back with the milk
“The best bag of chips in my life I’ve ever had.”
Had me DEAD
@Jessie Jonez shit wasn't corny mannn... he knows this bag of chips changed someone else's life. That's something to really enjoy.
can u show me the timestamp
@@faarisqazi7292 6:27
U know ur chips is good when it taste like hair and ey-wait what
His father really took his time with him. That’s a real one 👊🏽
This man is literally living a 2k MyCareer Mode 😂
If you reading this chase your dreams🙌
Tactics thanks i will
Tactics no
Amen ty
@FON Baby A what's your fûcking problem?
No create you’re dreams.
Nothing like watching Ja Morant while listening to Trap Sax... If you know you know... 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
Rich Harrow ayyy jimmy
JXMY
Jxmy Highroller
JXMY IS THE GOAT
Yes
I’m from Memphis and we’re blessed for having Ja
😎⚡⚡⚡
My man hasn’t let anyone down🙏🏼
It's crazy how the coach just came to that back gym to see Ja! Like what if he got mad and just went home. He wouldn't have been at Murray State or the #2 pick in this year's draft.
Right time right place bro
Conch Boy Animations god does certain stuff for good reasons 🙏🏽
Jorge Sanchez lol I was going to say that but didn’t know if he religious or not 😂
Chaos theory right there bro
Murray State University coaches are special. Look what the players act and talk like on and off the court.... Come see a game, you will be amazed... It's electric, and the tradition continues
Damn bro. He's going to be a problem in the NBA. His story alone is unbelievable. How are you that talented, but unnoticed and you're playing alongside Zion
Because he was playing along Zion. The man is on notice when he walks in.
@King Savage 🤣🤣🤣🤣
King Savage L
@King Savage Say that again LOL
King Savage big L my boy
Lot of respect goes to dad. He didn’t know his son was going to turn into this but he was ready to build him a court and cook for his friends and give him that opportunity!
Dude his Dad realized this dream early fool That was like the Sunday night Rec and cookout dude he is goated he put in effort and it paid off
“Zion Williamson
Ja’s AAU teammate”
😂😂😂
I Am Kodak i saw that in the vid and i was like lemme see if someone else commented it😂
@Magic yea ok
@Magic lel u arent a nba fan if u dont know him because he is drafted #1 this season
Magic 😂😂😂😂🙏🏾 for him
Mr. How To r/ wooooosh
You just got to find yourself an old tractor tire.
@Úlfur Númi Baldursson 13yo here, 5'7 can touch rim. Just wanna dunk too :(
@Rowanurboat 40 24 for me
@Timz Tv At 13 I was 5'4 now I'm 15 and I'm 6'1, you'll get there just practice. I can dunk but not consistently tho.
I’m 13 years old and 4”10 and a half
Tf im 14 and 5'4 🤦♂️
This kid is very very special. Deserves all of the current success and future success he will have!
This is a lovely kid. Humble, hardworking, and talented.
So he was all that and a bag of chips?
Bo Rood Bihhhhhh Im dead You get the trophy cuhh 😂😂😂😂
Ain't that a joyner lucas reference?
Yui Lala lmao yeah
You deserve a trophy for this one
the biggest thing for me is HIS BLACK DADDY HAD A DIRECT INFLUENCE ON HIS LIFE...PERIOD!☝🏾
Born & raised in South Carolina & I’m so proud to see Ja & Zion go 1st & 2nd in the draft! SC represent!
54 yrs old, sitting in the backyard sun.....made my day.....my dream was pro baseball, worked tirelessly, especially when people were doing other stuff....had 2 d1 midmajor PWO for football.....threw my arm out in college, it was over.....last few years both shoulders done, hernia repair, gall bladder. The body says time to pay.....I have no regrets....I root for all the Ja's in this world......don't waste a day, do quality work vs busy work and know there are others that wish to beat you at this moment. Stay safe 🙏 and God bless ✝️
Powerful piece. Brought tears! Have an entire new appreciation for Ja, wishing him the best on his journey that is off to a hot start!
He's a good kid I wish all the best for him
Yes he is... Murray State University coaches do not bring problems to campus. Our student athletes are either juco transfers, or academically eligible players when they get here. Every single one of them can handle the microphone without embarrassing themself.
How long has it been since ESPN did a E:60?
Maurice King good question thou
Good though brother amen
The mountain episode
It’s crazy how good highschoolers can be and go unnoticed
very crazy
@@FashionRoadman Super crazy
I've become a fan after watching this. Didn't really pay much attention to him until the last two weeks. But his hard work and dedication is clearly paying off...its just amazing what he's doing 👏
For real, it’s mad the progress he has made, he gonna be special, he’s only just getting started still & already gonna be an all star starter, MVP & rings soon come
the biggest thing for me is HIS BLACK DADDY HAD A DIRECT INFLUENCE ON HIS LIFE...PERIOD!☝🏾
Fucking stfu svan, I’m black and I’ve had my father with me since I was born. I don’t know if you actually noticed but most black people actually do have there father’s.
svanablak facts
@@fortzprod.8096 i doubt youre black.
Thats sad
PERIOD!
The stories coming out of this draft are so damn good. Seriously want all these guys to succeed. Ja’s got such a great dad. Love to see a dad push his son to greater things
and look at him now Lol
His dad is a great man. believed in his son from the very beginning and it paid off. that's what every father should inspire to be.
The bag of chips comment at the end got me emotional for some reason.
Both Ja and the coach probably were trying to get a break in life.
You know their might be a player as good or better then ja, and that player never got noticed.
@King Savage about you? yeah probably
King Savage that’s what I’m saying, all some people need is a chance
You can say that again. I dunked on Zion 11 times in a NCAA game last year, but I wasn't noticed cuz i was only 4'10" and 7 years old.
David Perez Jr stfu
He is not wrong but I mean luck of the draw
GOD ALMIGHTY'S WAYS ARE MYSTERIOUS BUT AWESOME... Making a coach hungry at the right time and all that other stuff... no such thing as a coincidence.
akin akins God bless!!
Jaden Adatan thanks all glory to HIM
Finally, a good comment. Glory to God for He is GOOD
Gian yes sir HE IS
Hallelujah
Well done Ja, bless your dad. much respect, keep on growing.
Used to live in Memphis during the Grit n Grind era. Been watching them rebuild for a few years now. It's finally over! This guy is the new face of the franchise!!
Me after watching this video
*mom can you buy me a bag of chips and a tractor tire*
Mom: *What for*
*i wanna be an NBA player*
No chamce
Don't listen to people like Ricci. They ain't goin nowhere. Go be great! I'm rooting for you!
Jesse Warshak thanks my guy you made my day
Broken Laptop how’s progress? It too am on the grind to the top
His shooting form and footwork looks pretty pure already, I would imagine it won't take him that long before he's super deadly👀
He gonna be a problem
Its true GREAT THINGS come in small packages!!
All that work paying off. Shout out to the dad for the training and support system for him.
Having a dad that cares about you that much really makes the difference
the 58 dislikes definitely got dunked on by Ja
I’ve practiced with him at his old high school (legacy academy) one time it was pretty cool
Tru Lane was it coach Ron
He coaches me
2.5 years later, and this man is an NBA All-star starter, and leading the grizzlies to a potential deep playoff run. Absolutely amazing story. Cannot wait to see the career he has. Go Ja and go Grizz!
and here we are...poor decision after poor decision, if he keeps this up he wont be in the NBA any longer
Ja’s a monster on the court this guy has talent keep ballin Ja strive for the top👆.
absolutely true
The way he got noticed was an act of God
I'm sure a ton of talent went over looked when everyone's starring/filming at Zion..
I respect his parents so much
Crazy how my boy doing now that all star game was crazy too💯
Who tf cud dislike this video. Them 14 dislikes was from some hatin dudes who had a chick thats on his head.
A lot of jealousy my dude, they don't wanna see a young boy win.
Almost teared up in the end. Truly an amazing story!
I see why his hops crazy. Jumping into and out of the inner rim of those tires was genius by his father. Every muscle and tendon in his feet and legs is really strapped to bone Jack.
My favorite player in the nba. And so cool that he and zion are both in the leauge dominating in there rookie year.
As soon as Ja was drafted he was officially my favourite player.
Ja's journey is incredible to where he is at today. Wish him the best of luck in the NBA
Behind every great athletes there's a loving parents . Great dad bond
Just imagine how many prodigy’s are missed. Ja was really lucky to be found
Imagine if that guy didn’t go to the concessions stand
the thing that makes me shook is that the greatest player ever might not have been drafted
The greatest player is made not born🔥
Very scary
Who else has come back to see how much this guy has grown. All Star this year, future All NBA team, future MVP. The skys the limit for him and we here for it JA
Nothing but love for this man right here
Who’s here when Ja Morant just went #2 in the draft ?
Same thing happened to Steph Curry. They also overlooked him. NBA will always overlook small and short players.
Curry is a second generation player, he was at least ranked early on thanks to that. Imagine if steph's dad never played nba ball though..we might not have seen a 3 point revolution!
I watch this video every so often. So inspiring. Great editing on ESPN's part
ja is lucky, his dad built him a b-ball court, and ja just had random people come over and play ball with him. he probably made tons of friends like that. sounds fun
Honestly respect ✊🏽 Ja & his game man! 💪🏽💯
after seeing him play in march madness i just felt like this dude would find his way somehow in the nba. here he is borderline superstar in the league
i wish i had a dad like ja's dad. So supportive and helpful.
Such a Fan, not just of his talent but his story and who he is!
He earned my compassion. Didn’t like him like that ( bit arrogant) but backstories are where you learn to love ppl differently and wholesomely. Congrats Ja & Tee Morant
This story almost made me cry.
I'm so glad that this young man got noticed. Imagine if he had not been? All of the wow moments would not be. Thank JM! You bring an excitement to the game that hasn't been seen since the days of Jordan. Stay humble young man. GOD bless you!
He had 11 D2 offers
This young man has big heart and game.
Ja Morant's dunks are like the experiences of biting into sour things (like 🍋 lemons), followed by a strong desire to squeeze one's eyes and twist one's lips reaction.
I mean that Ja's dunks are just nasty and enjoyable too!!
now he is the best player from the 2019 draft
Amazing talent....due to hard work, heart, and drive! A real blessing.
2022: Ja literally taking over the NBA
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
His dad is as talented as ja like come on he knew how to parent so well what a nice dude
Now look at him. Haters ignored him, now he’s pro hoppin in the big league among the legends
He is a humble guy . God bless u
the part where the coach got hungry is chills, definitely fate
He said it was the best bag of chips he's ever had 😴😂
gotta watch out for those landings after a dunk man, d.rose suffered from that.
Airjackn thanks man, I’m a big fan of basketball and Morant’s game is one of a kind and his future is bright so I don’t want those kind of injuries to stop this dude’s career
He just broke his ankle you were right
@@prakashpandey4646 that's what I'm talking about, I know he is an athletic type of player and a competitive one but gotta pay more attention and be careful on those landings. Minor injuries are still injuries. Prayers up for Ja Morant.
2 years later and he’s an MVP candidate,completely turning a franchise around🙌
No pain no gain. Hard work, clear objective and determination will always pay off. You are one of the best and you make the game so much fun to watch. God bless and keep up the good work ethic...
he has a very curry like story with the way he was unknown in high school, went on to a relatively small D1 college and ending up being a lottery pick in the NBA Draft
I like this kid. Can't wait to watch him in the NBA
We love you Ja!
I watched this kid during the 2019 final 4. What an athlete.