An anonymous NBA scout told Sports Illustrated that Morant’s knee and fitness, size, shooting and defense could make his Portland pairing with Damian Lillard difficult. Fans disputed the assessment and questioned how much weight an unnamed scout’s views should carry.
Portland acquired Morant from Memphis this summer for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The article notes that both Morant and Lillard are 6-foot-2; the scout described both as poor defenders, while saying Lillard can shoot.
Some fans challenged the scout’s claims about Morant’s knee and conditioning, saying they had not seen those issues. One commenter argued the concerns would make an elite-level financial commitment difficult. The article says Morant will have a chance to answer the criticism on court, while Portland hopes the skepticism proves premature.
