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Stephen A. says Morant reminds him of an NBA legend (1:16)

Stephen A. Smith compares Ja Morant to Allen Iverson. There is a time and a place for it.

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Allen Iverson was an elite scorer during his days in the NBA.

Ja Morant scored a career-high 52 points against the San Antonio Spurs. He shot 22 of 30 from the field in the win over the Spurs.

The picture of Morant's jersey hanging on the trophy was posted by the man who won NBA Most Valuable Player in 2001.

pass the torch OG 🔥 https://t.co/xt6FSayiqY pic.twitter.com/8tdRSsaVe3

— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) March 1, 2022

A photo illustration of the two side-by-side on the court was sent to the All-Star.

The first 50-point game in franchise history was by Morant. He set a single-game record on Saturday with 46 points against the Bulls.

The team is third in the Western Conference at 43-20. Morant is averaging 28.6 points per game, which is seventh in the league, in addition to 5.9 rebound, 6.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He was a starter in the NBA All-Star Game.