The summer of Ja Morant took another turn in the positive direction after he received recognition on various outlets. His new shoe, Nike Ja 3, is set to release its third colorway on August 21st, following two releases on July 22nd and August 5th. He was also recognized on the cover of the Slam Kicks Magazine for his new shoe release.
While Ja Morant was focused on his "Make Them Watch" tour to promote his new shoes, his game on the court has been recognized as one of the best in the NBA. In June, NBA reporter Kevin O'Connor called Morant overrated, ranking him somewhere in the NBA’s 40th to 50th best player, after backlash from the fanbase for suggesting the team should trade him.