Ja Morant was sensational his rookie year and was rewarded with a well-deserved Rookie of the Year honor. Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports

NBA world reacts to Ja Morant winning Rookie of the Year

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 9/3/20

Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant was sensational as a rookie, nearly leading his upstart team to what would have been a shocking playoff appearances.

Less than two weeks after his season came to a conclusion, Morant has now earned a top individual honor, as he was named the Rookie of the Year.

The 2019-20 #KiaROY is… @JaMorant! #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/FctUZYUjHJ
— NBA (@NBA) September 3, 2020

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Morant got a whopping 99 of the 100 first-place votes.

Morant might have talked about not caring too much about this award earlier in his rookie season, but it’s clear he earned it. The former Murray State star averaged 17.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.3 assists while shooting a remarkable 47.7 percent from the field as a rookie.

The NBA world had its reactions to Thursday’s momentous news, including Morant himself:

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— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) September 3, 2020

Left it on the floor every game ROY @JaMorant 1 of 1 !
— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) September 3, 2020

The @NBA tonight announced that @JaMorant has been named the 2019-20 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. pic.twitter.com/txUTct6YTP
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) September 3, 2020

“For guys who are not heavily recruited right now, this gives them a lot of hope. ”@JaMorant reacts to being named the 2019-20 #KiaROY. pic.twitter.com/z4OypDZdvA
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) September 3, 2020

Ja Morant got 99/100 first place votes for Rookie of the Year. Easy call. pic.twitter.com/FsCbQsmXBV
— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) September 3, 2020

@JaMorant wins ROY. pic.twitter.com/Cb9ylEVstc
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) September 3, 2020

Ja Morant wins Rookie of the Year, and Brandon Clarke finishes fourth. The Grizzlies have certainly built a great stable of young talent, and Celtics fans no longer need to root against them!
— Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) September 3, 2020

The NBA Rookie of the Year. @JaMorant averaged 18 PPG, 7 APG, & 4 RPG with the @memgrizz! #RacerTradition pic.twitter.com/3x3xHBLn5C
— Murray State MBB (@RacersHoops) September 3, 2020