Published 16:30 IST, April 9th 2020

Ja Morant is a combination of Kobe Bryant and Iverson, soon to be face of NBA: Dez Bryant

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant compared Memphis Grizzlies' star rookie Ja Morant to late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and ex-76ers star Allen Iverson.

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Memphis Grizzlies' star rookie Ja Morant has impressed various NBA players throughout NBA 2019-20 season. In a recent ESPN survey, Ja Morant was chosen as  NBA Rookie of Year by a mile. While NBA season remains suspended due to coronavirus pandemic, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant revealed that he feels Morant is a combination of Allen Iverson and late NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Dez furr added that Ja Morant will soon be face of NBA. 

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Dez Bryant compares Grizzlies star Ja Morant to Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson

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Steve Kerr also compared Ja Morant to Allen Iverson

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While some fans agreed with Dez Bryant's opinion, many believed it was too soon to compare rookie to Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson. His teammate, Jaren Jackson Jr, has also compared him to Iverson. While Jackson said that he has a 'swag to his game' like Allen Iverson, he did t believe Iverson was jumping like Morant. Morant also looked up to Kobe Bryant, considering late NBA legend 'invincible'. After Kobe Bryant had passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in January, Morant showed off his jersey signed by Kobe Bryant and spoke about his impact on his life. 

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16:30 IST, April 9th 2020