2036 Hall of Fame Nominee - Ja Morant

[Donny - Bucks]

One of the elites from the creation draft years, the Murray State product calls it quits at a solid 1,313 game over 17 seasons. Will his career be enough for him to get into the NBN Hall of Fame?

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CAREER STATS
Games: 1313
MPG: 37.5
PPG: 24.1
RPG: 4.3
APG: 6.7
SPG: 2.7
BPG: 0.1
TOPG: 2.8
FG%: .474
FT%: .900
3P%: .434

Best Season (2026 Bulls)
Games: 82
MPG: 38.5
PPG: 31.2
RPG: 4.4
APG: 7.8
SPG: 2.7
BPG: 0.2
TOPG: 3.5
FG%: .497
FT%: .925
3P%: .475

Career Highs
Points: 62
Rebounds: 14
Assists: 18
Steals: 10
Blocks: 2

Achievements
Championships: 2
Player of the Game: 315
Player of the Week: 9
Player of the Month: 2
Double Doubles: 329
Triple Doubles: 7

Awards
3 Pointers Record: 3341 Ja Morant PG 2035
2019 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2019 - All-Rookie Team
2020 - All-Star Rookie Game Participant
2024 - All-Star Game Participant
2024 - All-League Third Team
2024 - All-Defensive Second Team
2027 - 3-Point Shootout Champion
2027 - All-Defensive Second Team
2029 - All-League Third Team
2031 - 3-Point Shootout Champion



Arguments For Induction
- I think it's hard to argue against Ja Morant's offensive production being among some of the best ever. Ja had 13 years in a row of 20+ PPG seasons and shot below 45% just one of those seasons, while being the NBN's all time leader in three pointers made. 

- Ja may have had turnover issues, but he had quite a few illustrious defensive seasons, putting up a few 3+ steal seasons which is extremely uncommon (only Jaden Hardy did it this season). Ja had six of those seasons while also being an elite offensive option.

- Two rings, 315 POTG's, 9 POTW's, 2 POTM's, 329 double doubles, 7 triple doubles, 2x All-Leaguer, 2x All-Defensive teamer, 2x 3-Point Shootout Champion... and he never fell of. Morant was productive from the very start to the very end, even being a crucial member of multiple NBN Championship teams.

Arguments Against Induction
- The turnovers as mentioned before... rough. 8 years of 3+ TOPG seasons coming into the NBN and then two more as his career progressed as primarily a shooting guard. Ja put up a lot of points and passed well, but a lot of turnovers along the way.

- Ja's case is as much as arguing in his ability at BOTH the PG and SG positions. He's lacking the All-Leaguers and only made the All-Star team one singular time over his career, which is pretty tough. He was a great player but the awards may end up being weak for some.

- Surprisingly enough, only 9 POTW's and 2 POTM's over his career, and I'd bet most of the POTW's came from his PG days. For all that his career was, there was probably a lot of potential for him to have made much, much more out of his career and been one of the best ever.

Vote carefully, and remember to throw out arguments regardless of which side you're on. This should be a discussion that eventually gets the league to the proper decision on him. Your vote can also be retracted after it's been cast if you feel like switching to the other side based on the arguments that have been made. To be inducted, a player needs 70% and to be considered in a later class they need 50%. Vote carefully.

***BONUS - Don't forget that everyone who votes gets $100 and the person that makes the best argument or contributes to the discussion the best will be awarded an extra $100***

[mcmuslim]

I'll always be one of Ja's biggest advocates. Absolutely the most underrated player we've had in the league, just such a good player. Ridiculously efficient, effective at 2 positions, great stealer, baller 3pt shooter. Still coulda provided a lot to a great team had he not retired. I think people might say no to him but that's a huge mistake, he definitely deserves to be in there. Most slept on guy we've had easily

[Michael]

Seems like he was an elite scorer throughout his career and a true winner with two ships. Yes, accolades are lacking but FBB will always favor high scoring + assists players when selecting All-Stars/All-Leaguers so Ja never really stood a chance, especially when he was playing as an SG while listed as PG. Last but not least, just cannot leave out the greatest 3pt shooter in the history of NBN and a career 43.4% 3pt at that volume is pretty nuts. My vote is yes.

[frosty]

Went yes. 2 rings with great offensive production

[yourkers15]

Easy yes. 3pt record, championships, one of the best stock defenders, and he had plenty of great years and was versatile to play the 1 or 2.

[vanimmer]

easy

[carlos]

Yes. This is the same kind of argument we'll see for Calvin Murphy when he retires. Excellent player that just doesn't fit the FBB mold for awards despite obviously being a HOFer

[John1974]

Easy yes

[ucfinfan86]

Yes, my inaugural draft pick

[josephballin11]

No brainer. Was still a high level contributor when he called it quits

[cop5414]

Nov 4, 2021 14:05:10 GMT John1974 said:

Easy yes

[cheddar]

Yep, no doubter.

[leflop]

Didnt get to watch him when I was here, so I trust the arguments well enough. However, since I wasnt here and only can vote off of stats and accolades, I'm going with a borderline yes and not a strong one.

[A. Silver]

I guess the numbers, awards, and championships bear it out - but he felt more like a borderline player to me. Maybe because he turned the ball over so much at PG and shifted back and forth so much.

[Retired]

Ill say yes but definitely wasnt an easy yes thats for sure