Kevin Durant heaps reward on Grizzlies’ ‘distinctive’ Ja Morant

MEMPHIS — Brooklyn Nets star ahead Kevin Durant had excessive reward for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, noting that the 23-year-old level guard is “performing some stuff that we have by no means seen earlier than.”

When requested previous to Monday’s sport towards the Grizzlies if Morant’s sport reminded him of anybody, Durant stated it was distinctive.

“No person actually,” Durant stated. “He is a novel participant. Plenty of athleticism and creativity on the market. Physique kind reminds you of any person like — nicely he is taller than A.I. [Allen Iverson], however a wiry, robust participant … however he is an unimaginable participant, man.”

Durant stated final week that New Orleans Pelicans ahead Zion Williamson was a “considered one of one” kind of participant due to athletic means and body. When requested if Morant could possibly be positioned in the identical class, Durant famous a number of the most athletic guards in league historical past whereas praising Morant.

“All of those guys are considered one of ones,” Durant stated. “I have been within the league with DRose [Derrick Rose] and Russell Westbrook, so many athletic guards I am lacking, however these two stick out essentially the most to me. The stuff they have been doing was extraordinary, and also you’re seeing different guys doing the identical factor. I am certain he is impressed by these two as nicely. The league’s in an incredible place.”

Nets swingman Ben Simmons echoed Durant’s feedback about Morant.

“He is an unimaginable athlete,” Simmons stated after the Nets’ win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday evening. “He pushes the tempo, will get his group going, shares the ball. He is relentless on the rim, so we simply acquired to be bodily. I believe bodily and communication goes to be our greatest factor.”