The 2019 NBA Draft is one month away, but the Memphis Grizzlies have already decided upon who they will select with the No. 2 overall pick. They want Murray State’s Ja Morant, not Duke’s R.J. Barrett.
This is not a surprise if you take a look at any credible NBA mock draft. Morant and Barrett have fallen two and three, respectively, for much of the 2018-19 college hoops season. Both players are young, but very talented. Though Ja and R.J. play different positions, Morant is the one labeled as a sure-fire star in the making, while Barrett is considered to be more of a raw talent.