Three most impressive stats from Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
By Ethan Becker
2. Ja Morant’s 19/5/9/1 stat line
Ja Morant has been the jewel in the Grizzlie’s crown over the last five games. Not only has his play solidified his case for Rookie of the Year, but it’s also presented a great case for an All-Star appearance.
Through these last five games, Morant has been dominant, and his all-around performance can be seen in the box score for that run. Morant is averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. His performance and effort on the floor has also earned him a +11.8 real +/-.
During this stretch, there has been no player in the NBA to average more than 19/5/9/1, and Morant is 13th in real +/-, with players like LeBron James and Rudy Gobert ahead of him. If you require players to have played at least three out of the last five games, Morant becomes eighth in RPM.
Morant’s dominance has fueled the Grizzlies this season, and his all-around performance has pushed them far above anybody’s expectations for them, and put them in the conversation for a playoff run.