Ja Morant: Allen Iverson with a 3

Also: James Harden and Damian Lillard starting slow

BY DAVID THORPE

The only thing missing from Ja Morant’s offensive attack was a reliable 3, and it’s not missing anymore. He’s leading the NBA in scoring, and faces the Warriors Thursday night. JUSTIN FORD/GETTY IMAGES

Superman has kryptonite. Ironman has an ego problem. Captain America hates taking orders, and The Hulk, well, he’s an incredibly angry green monster. Even the finest NBA prospects arrive in the league with issues, too. 

There’s always something between here and superstardom. Luka Doncic arrived in the NBA incredibly skilled but slow. Trae Young could make shots from a mile away but couldn’t guard anyone. Ja Morant sped by every defender he faced in college--but couldn’t shoot. Last season he shot 30 percent from 3. If you’re not especially tall, this makes life in the NBA very difficult.