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What team drafted Ja Morant in the 2019 NBA draft?

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Ja Morant was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. The first pick in the draft that year was Zion Williamson, who was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans. Morant had an outstanding first season in the NBA, during which he averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. In addition, he was a near-unanimous choice for Rookie of the Year, winning 99 of 100 first-place votes.