NBA: 9 unnecessary overreactions after the first week of the season

Ja Morant may be the MVP favorite

Through the first couple of games of the season, I think it’s safe to say that Ja Morant has officially thrown his name into the ring for NBA MVP candidate. He’s been sensational to start the season for the Memphis Grizzlies and has helped them trot out to a 3-0 start to the season.

Quite frankly, I believed that the Grizzlies were going to struggle to start the season. I thought they would feel the absence of Jaren Jackson to start the year. That simply hasn’t been the case through the first few games of this season.

And a big reason why is Morant. He’s dynamic, and fresh, and has injected this franchise with excitement that they haven’t had in a very long time. The Grizzlies are just getting started and Morant is an absolute superstar.