Kevin Durant shares appreciation for Gri

Just a week into his fourth season in the NBA, Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is again taking the league by storm, and everyone is taking notice. Among those wowed by the 23-year-old's continued ascension is Nets forward Kevin Durant, someone who knows a thing or two about being a superstar at a Mikko Rantanen Jersey young age.With the Nets in Memphis for an early-season showdown with the Grizzlies, it was Morant's star that shined brightest as Joe Sakic Jersey he lead his team to a statement victory. After the game, Durant gave some meaningful praise to the guard."He's the most marketable guy in our league the face of our league going forward," Durant told reporters postgame, . "There are so many kids that are inspired by what he does."MORE:More than just having last names that rhyme, Durant and Morant share some similarities in their respective journeys. Both players were selected second overall in their respective draft cla ses and broke out to earn Rookie of the Year honors, placing them each on the fast track toward making a leap into superstardom.Beyond the parallels, it should be clear that Durant is a ma sive fan of Morant's.Last season, explaining that Memphis' guard has elements of Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan, Derrick Rose Rene Bourque Jersey and Ru sell Westbrook in his game.Fast forward a few months, and Durant is using some of those same names to try to describe what Morant does on a nightly basis, only to clarify by saying that Morant is a one-of-one.MORE:Morant's unique ability as a player coupled with his competitive nature and magnetic personality John Wensink Jersey is exactly why Durant envisions him as the face of the NBA moving forward.Seeing this performance firsthand likely helped, too:Ja Morant tonight in the win:38 PTS8 REB7 AST2 STLHe's on FIRE to start the season. NBA (@NBA) At 23, Morant is one of a host of special young players in the league under the age of 25, a group that also includes fellow All-NBA Team members Luka Doncic (23), Jayson Tatum (24) and Trae Young (24). This season, 22-year Tyson Jost Jersey -old Zion Williamson will look to join that group as well.The league is in great hands.