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Ja Morant Responds To Charles Barkley’s Criticism: “Kneepads”

Ja Morant has responded to Charles Barkley claiming that Morant doesn't make his teammates better.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Nov 16, 2022
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Ja Morant is one of the most incredible guards we have in this league. He comes in the mold of the many athletic point guards that preceded him like John Wall, Derrick Rose, and Russell Westbrook, among others. Morant is achieving his success early in his career, but Charles Barkley expects more from the rising star.

After the Grizzlies, led by Morant and missing one-half of one of the best backcourts in the NBA, lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, Barkley criticized Ja for not making his teammates better. Morant has responded to Barkley by sharing the quote and tweeting ‘kneepads’.

kneepads https://t.co/dqHk3SMLKU

— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) November 16, 2022

As Morant said last season, he and his Grizzlies team don’t duck the smoke. Getting into it with random fans or peers in the NBA is one thing, but going at a legend like Charles Barkley as a young player in the NBA takes a lot of courage and strength. 


Is Ja Morant Not A Team Player? 

Morant is the linchpin of the entire Grizzlies offense, as he is the point guard and has the highest usage on the team. Memphis went on a curious streak of wins without Ja Morant last season, as the Grizzlies barely lost when Morant was out with an injury or not playing.

This season, the Grizzlies have already lost 3 games without Desomand Bane, the other half of the Grizzlies’ backcourt. Regardless of that, it is unfair to say that Ja’s style isn’t helping his team as he regularly forces teams to scramble while guarding him and creating great opportunities for the shooters on the Grizz.

While he doesn’t have the same skill set that makes players like Bane or Dillon Brooks extremely valuable, there is no denying that the Grizz wouldn’t have had a modicum of success in recent years if they didn’t draft Morant in 2019.  

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ByIshaan Bhattacharya
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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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