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NBA 2K20 predictions: 10 best (or most fun) rookies to play as

By Colin Mieczkowski

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 20: Ja Morant poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the second overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 20: Ja Morant poses with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted with the second overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

Ja Morant – Memphis Grizzlies

The former Murray State star may arguably be the most fun player to use in NBA 2K20. His speed is blazing, his passing is artistic, and his dunks are so violent they deserve an “M” rating.

The NBA has predicated itself on strong offensive abilities in the past several years, and Morant is capable of being an offensive machine. On top of this, he’ll likely have the ability to bust some ankles in the next game.

Shooting three-pointers also won’t be a problem for the point guard. I don’t think his three-point attribute is going to be 90, but I can see it being a solid 82 or something around that.

Defense may be a liability, but scoring, crossing guys up and performing flashy passes will be the epitome of Morant’s fun factor. I can definitely see him having a ball-handling/slashing Takeover, which could be a blast.

The playmaking Takeover is a monster if you’re good at dribbling in the game. Combine that with an ability to posterize opponents at will and you have yourself a beast if you’re a fan of the Grizzlies.

As with Williamson, Morant, too, will likely have some acrobatic abilities when it comes to layups. It wouldn’t shock me if the “Acrobatic” badge would be a part of his game.

One thing is for certain; be sure to expect the Posterizer and Dimer badges attached to him. I’ll be surprised if neither of these are included.

Those are the badges that best categorize Morant’s game. This will make him a ton of fun to play with in NBA 2K20.