Ja Morant is the starting point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, wearing number 12. Born August 10, 1999, Morant stands 6'3" and weighs 174 lbs. He played college basketball at Murray State, where he established himself as one of the more dynamic guards in his draft class before being selected in the first round.
Through 20 games this season, Morant is averaging 19.4 points, 8.1 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game across 28.4 minutes per night. His 90.3% free throw rate is a standout figure, while his field goal percentage sits at 43.1% and his three-point shooting is a modest 19.9%, indicating he generates most of his value driving to the basket rather than shooting from distance. He is averaging 1.0 steal per game with a minus-2.5 plus/minus for the season. As the primary ball-handler and playmaker on Memphis, Morant sees heavy usage in pick-and-roll situations and is consistently among the team leaders in shot attempts and touches. For bettors, his assist total is one of the more reliable prop angles given his role as the team's lead distributor, and his free throw volume makes points props worth monitoring in games where he is expected to attack the paint frequently. His three-point shooting variance, however, adds uncertainty to any prop that factors heavily in made threes.
