Ja Morant on his expectations for Zach Edey: Definitely the rookie of the year

Does Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and his play on the court remind him of his former Bulls and Knicks teammate Derrick Rose? “I think so,” he said. “I see it. I see a lot of similarities. They’re definitely neighborhood favorites. That’s cool. I think there’s similarities in their explosiveness. Physically, I think D-Rose is a little more explosive. There’s definitely differences in their play.” Noah also weighed in on which current NBA players remind him of his style of play during his heyday. “I don’t think there’s a Joakim anymore,” he said. “Everybody’s different. You have similarities and certain things. But maybe Draymond. I would say. Draymond would be the closest. I think he can shoot it a little bit better. But I think the way he leads, the way he passes the ball, the energy that I see him play with, I think those are all similarities.” -via ScoopB.com / September 6, 2024