Ja Morant signs with Mike Miller as his agent
Ja Morant has hired Mike Miller of Lift Sports Management as his new representation. Miller also represents Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr.
Source: RealGM
Source: RealGM
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“I just know how hard I work,” he says. “I wouldn’t be acting like this, I wouldn’t get upset or be a perfectionist if I didn’t work as hard as I do, and spend as much time as I do just studying the game, watching the game, thinking about the game. “At this point in the season, it’s not worth it. We don’t have time for it. In the position I’m in, I can’t be the guy who’s letting everything get to him.” -via ESPN / April 25, 2024
He nods and goes back to the line, sinking as many as he deems necessary before a slight satisfaction creeps across his face. I can see the contours of what he keeps hidden. The deep yearning and desire, the self-driven adherence to his chase for greatness. The moment he has craved his entire life is finally here, and he is determined for the world to remember his name. Basketball, Banchero says, is his singular motivation, his lone fascination that’s won over his time and fed his mind. “Obviously, this all comes with a lot of pressure,” Banchero tells me on the practice court in late March. “But, I don’t look at it like it’s all on me. … I just look at it as I got the opportunity to help get the Magic back to where they want to be and I’m going to do whatever it takes to get us there.” -via ESPN / April 25, 2024
Danny Cunningham: According to NBA.com’s matchup data, Orlando’s Paolo Banchero is 2-of-11 shooting when defended by Evan Mobley in 45 possessions during this series. Mobley has forced more turnovers (4) than allowed baskets (2) against Banchero. -via Twitter @RealDCunningham / April 23, 2024
LIFT Sports: stay on dat side @Ja Morant -via Twitter / April 25, 2024
Drew Hill: Derrick Rose on Ja: “I see a pro. I know a pro when I see one. To see my son have a relationship with those guys, I’m thrilled to see what type of player he is going to become.” -via Twitter @DrewHill_DM / April 15, 2024
Drew Hill: Ja Morant: “My AAU team has brought some light that I needed to my life.” -via Twitter @DrewHill_DM / April 15, 2024