When you think about a young star who has the potential to lead his team back to the promised land, a few players come to mind. There’s Zion Williamson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or Collin Sexton, to name a few. These guys all possess incredible talent, a promising future, and the ability to turn things in their team’s favor. But there's another name that stands out from those stated above. It’s Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies.
The second-year star from Murray State has proven that he belongs in the NBA. Morant is right up there leading Memphis in scoring, assists, and minutes in the 35 games he played this season. Thanks to his leadership on the court, the Grizzlies are occupying the ninth spot in the west with a 21-22 record, right behind the Dallas Mavericks in eighth place.
Without a doubt, the Grizzlies’ main man is Morant and this team is within striking distance of the postseason. We now take a look at how this electrifying star’s cards are doing in the market and where they can go from there.
A Look At Morant’s Sophomore Campaign in the NBA
Morant is undoubtedly the most important piece on Memphis’s lineup, which is evident in his on-court performance. Last year, he averaged 17.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 7.3 assists in 31 minutes per game. These numbers aren’t that far off from his sophomore season, where he is currently posting 19.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 31.5 minutes per outing.
Another thing to look at when it comes to Morant is his scoring. Although his nightly average is nothing compared to other scorers in the league, the sophomore point guard has only been limited to single-digit points twice this season, which were in victories against the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets. Add his playmaking and leadership skills into the mix and you won’t be surprised by Memphis gaining a solid chance to make the playoffs in May.
While his on-court contributions can’t be denied, there is an area Morant needs to improve on — his shooting. This season, he’s making 49% from the field, 77% from the free-throw line, and 23% on 3.5 attempts from behind the arc. The last stat, though, worries basketball and card fans alike because Morant is shooting way below the league standard of 35%.
Bad shooting aside, Morant has all the tools and opportunities to develop in the future. With a fiery disposition and thunderous athleticism, you can be sure this explosive guard will continue to evolve into the star everyone expects him to be.
The State of Ja Morant Cards in the Market
You may not believe it but Morant’s stock in the card market has been steadily declining during the past few months. Let’s take a look at the prices of his PSA 10 2019 Prizm base rookie card on eBay, which has a population count of 14,756 in the market right now.
At the start of 2021, these slabbed cards were being sold or auctioned off at around $700. Back then, Morant was dealing with an ankle injury that sidelined him for eight games. It was also one of the reasons why his PSA 10 Prizm prices tumbled to $560 when February began. With March about to end, these slabbed cards are now selling at a range of $385 to $436.
As you can see, those prices experienced quite a dip from where they were a few months ago. Morant’s stock can only go two ways. The first scenario is his price will violently spike up for a short time if the Grizzlies make it to the playoffs. This is the ideal time to sell and make a profit if that’s your plan all along.
The second scenario is geared more towards buyers. In the event Memphis misses the postseason, Morant’s value will drop further. This will be the best time for people to buy his cards in preparation for the next season.
Either way, your investment in Morant still has some degree of safety in it. He’s the franchise’s star and has a lot of years ahead of him. Just make sure to invest in his cards at their lowest point and sell them when there is a lot of hype surrounding this point guard. In this way, you won’t lose money and regret buying Ja Morant rookie cards.
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