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Ja Morant Rejects NBA Stardom Amid Struggles

10/30/2025

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Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star, says he does not want to be the face of the NBA.
As the No. 2 overall pick in 2019 with two All-Star selections, he has faced suspensions and injuries, and the Grizzlies sit at 2-2.
Former NBA player Richard Jefferson says Morant’s stance mirrors Allen Iverson and may hinder his career, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could emerge as one of the league's new faces.

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Story summary

Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star, says he does not want to be the face of the NBA.
As the No. 2 overall pick in 2019 with two All-Star selections, he has faced suspensions and injuries, and the Grizzlies sit at 2-2.
Former NBA player Richard Jefferson says Morant’s stance mirrors Allen Iverson and may hinder his career, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could emerge as one of the league's new faces.