From unnoticed prospect to NBA sensation, Ja Morant of the Grizzlies ascended through self-belief.
He’s not going to suddenly lose confidence now.
Not even when asked about playing Michael Jordan in Jordan’s era.
Bleacher Report:
Morant:
I would’ve cooked him, too.
Nobody got more confidence than 12.
I’m never going to go and say nobody going to beat me 1-on-1 or anything. I don’t care what it is, what sport it is, soccer. Who’s the best player in soccer? We can play.
Morant might have had a moment or two against Jordan if they had faced off. Numerous players have had their small victories. However, consistently outperforming Jordan, as this suggests? Unlikely. Morant is undoubtedly talented, but Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time and was known for his exceptional defensive skills.
Deep down, Morant knows this.
He also knows how he’s supposed to answer questions like this. He almost looks like he’s going through the motions.
To his credit, though, Morant never sells himself short. He sets what seem like outlandish goals and works to achieve them. He has done so far more successfully than nearly anyone would’ve believed possible. No reason to change approach now.
But Morant will never play prime Jordan, so this is just fantasy in every way – and an easy way to make headlines.