Kevin Durant Calls Ja Morant Future Face of the NBA

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had high praise for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant

Joey Linn | Oct 25, 2022

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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has started the new season incredibly strong. After a disappointing end to last season, Morant was eager to get back on the floor, and he has brought the intensity so far. Following a big win over Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets, Morant received incredibly high praise from Durant, who crowned him to future face of the NBA.

"He's the most marketable guy in our league - the face of our league going forward. There are so many kids that are inspired by what he does," Durant said.

KD doubled down on his praise of Ja Morant after the game. "He's the most marketable guy in our league -- the face of our league going forward. There are so many kids that are inspired by what he does."
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) October 25, 2022

One of the most electric players in the NBA, Morant is undoubtedly marketable. He's both young and exciting, which is what the league thrives on. The established group of veteran superstars like Kevin Durant have carried the NBA for the last decade, and still have a lot left, but players like Morant have the NBA in good hands once that group moves on.

With an injury cutting his season short against the Golden State Warriors during last year's playoffs, Morant has returned with a vengeance so far this year, and put up another monster performance on Monday night against Brooklyn. Finishing with 38 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, Morant elevated his team to a solid win over a Nets team that got great performances from both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

According to Durant, Morant is the future face of the league.

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Published Oct 25, 2022

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn32@sbcglobal.net Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis, insight, and reporting Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Receiving a media credential during the 2021-22 season, Joey has experience interviewing NBA players, and developing exclusive stories from these interviews. Having appeared on several different NBA podcasts over the last four seasons, Joey is now hosting his own podcast for The Sporting Tribune. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Now graduated, Joey is covering the NBA full-time across multiple platforms. Credentialed by the Clippers, Joey covers the team daily with articles, podcasts, and video breakdowns on YouTube. With four years of sports media experience, Joey provides expert insight and analysis for NBA fans across the league.

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