Exceptional this season with his Grizzlies, Ja Morant will play in the playoffs in a few weeks, and intends to do everything to win the title. But does he deserve another trophy before that? For Draymond Green, he must not win the MIP, with an understandable explanation. We take stock.
Now considered a true star in the NBA today, Ja Morant continues to impress observers. Barely back on the court this Saturday evening, the leader found the way to release a masterful highlight in defense, history of change. No doubt, the leader is ready for this end of the campaign, which promises to be exciting.
After all, the Grizzlies defied all predictions. They are among the first in the West, and will have home field advantage in the playoffs. It’s hard not to dream for this team, which remains convinced of being able to make some noise once in the postseason. And at that time, count on Morant to further raise their level of play.
A first trophy for Ja Morant?
But after such a season, some wonder if Morant should win another trophy before a possible ring. The MIP? The MVP? Draymond Green has spoken on the subject, and he believes that the young star should not win “Most Improved Player.” ” Why ? Because Ja is…too strong.
“Ja Morant is not a Most Improved Player candidate, Ja Morant was f*cking awesome last year.”
– Draymond Green on why Jordan Poole deserves MIP awardpic.twitter.com/DaD4oq3CVU
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) April 10, 2022
Ja Morant is not a candidate for the MIP trophy. He was amazing last season, so when you look at it a bit better, it’s Jordan Poole who has to win it.
Of course, Green does not say all this by chance, because he wants his teammate to win it. Poole is certainly a suitor, he who answered present without the stars. But Ja? We are still talking about a player who went from 19.1 to 27.4 points on average, in a team that is aiming for the title. Not only must he be placed well for the MVP, but also for the MIP. Yet Green disagrees:
The trophy rewards the one who has improved the most, not the one who has had the best year. He’s the MVP for that, and I think some people often confuse it. No disrespect to Ja, but he’s a candidate for MVP, not MIP.
Everyone has their own opinion on the matter, but Ja Morant deserves to be well placed for the MVP. He will be in the top 10, but can he aim for the top 5? Everything is possible for the leader, who carries out a great campaign. However, and to return to the big leagues, we will have to ensure in the playoffs.
