How a bag of chips and a tractor tire helped Ja Morant become an NBA lottery lock | E:60
Summary
TLDRThe script chronicles the journey of basketball phenom Ja Morant, from being overlooked in high school to becoming a standout player at Murray State University. Despite initial doubts about his athleticism, Morant's dedication and growth led to an impressive NCAA tournament performance, ultimately propelling him to declare for the 2019 NBA draft.
Takeaways
- 🏀 John Morant was always a good player, even though he was initially overlooked due to his size and age.
- 🤔 Despite his talent, there were doubts about Morant's potential in high school and college, especially regarding his athleticism.
- 👨👦 Morant's father played a crucial role in his development, building a basketball court in their backyard when John was just 10.
- 🔥 Morant's father also used a big track to improve his son's jumping ability, which contributed to his later dunking skills.
- 📈 Morant's growth in high school was significant, but he was still considered undersized, which affected his recognition by colleges.
- 🏆 Despite being undersized, Morant's performance in a two-day tournament caught the attention of James Kane from Murray State University.
- 🏀 Morant committed to play Division 1 college basketball at Murray State, where he was named team captain in his sophomore year.
- 🔝 In college, Morant led the nation in assists and averaged over 24 points per game, showcasing his exceptional skills.
- 🎉 Morant's performance in the NCAA tournament against Marquette, where he nearly achieved a triple-double, made him a household name.
- 🎉 After his successful college season, Morant declared for the 2019 NBA draft, acknowledging the role of his coach and the opportunities given to him.
- 💪 Morant's journey is a testament to overcoming doubts and proving one's abilities, even when faced with initial skepticism and challenges.
Q & A
Who is the main subject of the video script?
-The main subject of the video script is Ja Morant, a professional basketball player.
Why was Ja Morant initially overlooked in high school and college?
-Ja Morant was initially overlooked in high school and college due to his lack of size and athleticism, being only 5'7" as a high school freshman and not being able to dunk.
What did Ja Morant's father do to support his son's basketball training?
-Ja Morant's father built a basketball court in their backyard and installed a big track for Ja to improve his jumping ability.
How did Ja Morant's father engage the community in their backyard basketball sessions?
-Ja Morant's father would host hoop sessions in their backyard, inviting around 50 to 60 people to play, and he would cook on the grill for everyone who attended.
What was the turning point for Ja Morant's recognition in basketball?
-The turning point for Ja Morant's recognition was when James Kane from Murray State University saw him playing in an auxiliary gym during a tournament.
At what height and weight did Ja Morant attend the two-day tournament hoping to be noticed?
-Ja Morant attended the two-day tournament at a height of 6 feet and a weight of only 150 pounds.
What college did Ja Morant commit to play basketball for?
-Ja Morant committed to play basketball for Murray State University.
What was Ja Morant's performance like during the NCAA tournament game against Marquette?
-Ja Morant had a dominant performance with 17 points, 16 assists, and 11 rebounds in the NCAA tournament game against Marquette.
How did Ja Morant's performance in the NCAA tournament affect his recognition?
-Ja Morant's performance in the NCAA tournament turned him from an undersized unknown player into a household name.
What decision did Ja Morant make 12 days after the NCAA tournament game?
-Ja Morant decided to declare for the 2019 NBA draft 12 days after the NCAA tournament game.
What was Ja Morant's acknowledgment towards Coach James Kane?
-Ja Morant gave a shout out to Coach James Kane for finding him in a back gym and giving him the opportunity to play at Murray State.
Outlines
🏀 The Rise of an Underdog: John Morant's Journey
This paragraph tells the inspiring story of John Morant, a basketball player who, despite being overlooked in high school and college, eventually rose to prominence. It starts with his early years, where his father built a basketball court in their backyard to train him, leading to a community of players gathering for games. The narrative moves on to his high school days, where his lack of size and athleticism was a concern, but his father's innovative training methods helped him improve. It also highlights his breakthrough moment during an AAU tournament, where he caught the eye of James Kane from Murray State University. This discovery led to his commitment to play Division 1 college basketball at Murray State, where he excelled and became team captain. His performance in the NCAA tournament, particularly a standout game against Alabama, marked his transition from an unknown player to a recognized talent.
🚀 From Obscurity to Stardom: Morant's NCAA Success and NBA Aspirations
In this paragraph, we see the transformation of John Morant from an overlooked player to a national sensation. He led the nation in assists and averaged over 24 points per game, culminating in a spectacular performance in the NCAA tournament against Marquette, where he recorded a triple-double. This performance catapulted him into the national spotlight. The paragraph also covers his decision to declare for the 2019 NBA draft, expressing gratitude to his coach, James Kane, for recognizing his talent and giving him the opportunity to shine at Murray State. It concludes with a look ahead to the emotional moment of his NBA draft, where he anticipates the excitement and significance of being drafted and joining a professional team.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡John Morant
💡Overlooked
💡High School
💡College
💡NBA
💡Undersized
💡AAU
💡Murray State
💡NCAA Tournament
💡Draft
💡James Kane
Highlights
John Morant was initially overlooked but eventually rose to become a phenomenal player.
Morant was doubted in high school and college, but his determination never wavered.
At age 10, his father built a basketball court in their backyard to train him.
Morant's father used a big track to improve his son's athleticism and jumping ability.
In 2014, 14-year-old Morant began to excel in AAU basketball, playing alongside Zion Williamson.
Despite his talent, Morant's high school career was largely unnoticed due to his size.
James Kane from Murray State University discovered Morant during a two-day tournament.
Morant committed to play D-1 college basketball at Murray State on September 2nd, 2016.
As a sophomore, Morant led Murray State to the NCAA tournament and was named team captain.
In a game against Alabama, Morant scored 38 points, showcasing his exceptional skills.
Morant led the nation in assists and averaged over 24 points per game.
In the 2019 NCAA tournament, Morant had a dominant performance with 17 points, 16 assists, and 11 rebounds.
Morant's performance in the NCAA tournament made him a household name.
On March 21st, 2019, Morant declared for the 2019 NBA draft.
Morant credits Coach James Kane for giving him the opportunity to play at Murray State.
Morant's journey to the NBA is emotional and significant for his family and himself.
Morant's story is one of perseverance and overcoming doubt to achieve success in basketball.
Transcripts
i'm not gonna say i always knew he would
get this big but i knew he would always
be a good player
there aren't that many players that you
can't take your eyes off
he's one of the very few
but at one time john morant was
overlooked
and the 19 year old's rise to phenom
almost never happened
i was doubted in high school
died at some in college
and i know it's still going to be some
who doubt me in the nba
going into the league i'm
trying to make a name for myself
since i put a ball in my hand like
you rarely could take it take the ball
out i'm dribbling the ball through the
house
my dad even had to get a little
basketball gold to put on
the living room door
you'd be like dad you feel like you're
working me out so that's what sparked me
like all right let's go
and so in 2009 when job was 10 years old
his father built a basketball court in
their backyard so he could train his son
y'all would get on facebook and be like
we got a hoop session in my backyard at
this time janet's probably like 50 to 60
people out there just playing
and then he cooked on the grill for
everybody who come out
it paid off
josh focus was basketball
but as a high school freshman josh stood
just five foot seven
i was worried about his athleticism you
know because he wasn't dunking so that's
when i got the big track to tie in the
backyard so after every drill i had him
jumping on it 25 times and then after
that the bounce got crazy
in the summer of 2014 14 year old ja
took his game above the rim while
playing aau
[Applause]
and his teammate
zion williamson
but it was one tournament where me and
johnny step up and
i think john averaged like 33 35 that
tournament i was like
yo buddy can't hoop like
they don't know it yet but he can who
but as his high school career continued
no one seemed to notice
joe was undersized so it was like okay
just get me four years somewhere at
somebody college
nobody recognized me at all
i was just worried about the colleges
and other people
thinking like am i good enough
the summer before his senior year
ja
barely six foot and only 150 pounds
attends a two-day tournament in the
hopes of finally being noticed
i got added to the camp late it was like
if i don't call your name then
go to the other gym my name wasn't
called so i went to the baggy gym
james kane from murray state university
was there recruiting another player in
the main gym when he got hungry he was
directed down a hallway to a concession
stand
i ordered some doritos and a soda i was
able to hear the balls bouncing in the
auxiliary gym
ended up picking his head in the gym and
was watching for a couple minutes um i
guess that's when he seen me just a few
minutes of watching jaw you just knew he
was special
i called my boss
right away and said
you got to come up here and see this kid
we immediately got to spartanburg the
next day and i was just blown away
by his total gain
on september 2nd 2016 john moran
committed to play d-1 college basketball
at murray state
underneath finds johnson wide open
blocked by marantz and after leading
murray state to the ncaa tournament his
freshman year
ja who had grown to six foot two was
named team captain heading into his
sophomore year
over the summer i was starting to hear
that he's not just a good player he's
really good he had alabama early on
their schedule let's see what he's like
when he goes on the road and plays at
bama
in november
josh put on a show in tuscaloosa
notching 38 points
[Music]
nine rebounds
five
assists
and this
wow
she's showing off tonight
after the game i got on the bus
they was just like looking at your phone
like wow it was at the time where
nobody really knew me honestly but
after that game it was just different
going to moran for the time
it became what did john do
he put up ridiculous numbers and it was
the way he did it
along the way
john led the nation in assists
and averaged over 24 points a game
then came the ncaa tournament march 21st
2019.
with the nation watching morant led
12-seed murray state three-pointer
against the five-seed marquette
left-handed pass where'd that come from
you know he was the surgeon with a
scalpel in each hand cutting them up
[Applause]
17 points 16 assists
11 rebounds it was just as dominant a
performance as you're ever going to see
in ncaa tournament setting
the undersized unknown kid
became a household name
12 days later talking with my family i
just we decided that i would be
declaring for the 2019 nba draft
i want to give a shout out to coach
james kane for
coming to a back gym and finding me and
really giving me the opportunity to play
here at murray state
it's the best bag of chips in my life
i've ever had
i love it because we mean not taking the
same road
but two kids from south carolina they
might get drafted hopefully one and two
i know it's gonna be emotional
my family
they all know what i've been through to
get to this point in the position that
i'm in right now i know once my name get
called i walk across that stage
whichever team draft me shake the
commission ahead it's
it's gonna be crazy
[Music]
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