Athleticism battle: Current Ja Morant vs Prime Derrick Rose

SUPERVILLAIN · Post #1 » by **SUPERVILLAIN** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:40 pm

I think the time has come for this debate.

lambchop · Post #2 » by **lambchop** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:51 pm

To me it's Rose. I think Morant probably jumps higher, but Rose actually was able to finish his dunks in traffic and was even quicker

First Step · Post #3 » by **First Step** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:52 pm

Two absolute freaks, but prime Rose was more explosive than Ja.

The Box Office · Post #4 » by **The Box Office** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:58 pm

Prime Derrick Rose. He can do anything that Ja Morant can do, in a body that packed power and muscle.

Saint_Killa · Post #5 » by **Saint_Killa** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:00 pm

We actually never saw prime D-Rose, but to answer to op`s question it`s close. Derrick is more explosive if you think about it, but for me Ja has better leaping ability.

threethehardway · Post #6 » by **threethehardway** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:23 pm

Derrick Rose found angles that with his violent slashing that Ja never hit.

Derrick Rose was also stronger.

Ja is more graceful and flexible but he's a two footed leaper that needs space like Rose.

Axolotl · Post #7 » by **Axolotl** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:31 pm

Rose. They both seem to defy the laws of physics, but Rose did it just a little more jaw-droppingly.

Kingdibs19 · Post #8 » by **Kingdibs19** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:49 pm

Prime D-Rose is overrated on RealGM and has turned into a mythical nostalgic legend. Ja is comfortably more athletic.

HoopsterJones · Post #9 » by **HoopsterJones** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:04 pm

MVP Rose had more explosion and strength while Morant has a higher vertical leap. It’s close, but I’d pick Rose.

JN61 · Post #10 » by **JN61** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:06 pm

I would have to take Rose as the 2nd most athletic PG. Ja has in my opinion better vertical leap but that's about it. Rose wins on other categories quite easily.

pipfan · Post #11 » by **pipfan** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 4:13 pm

I was thinking the same thing. As a Bulls' fan I saw every Rose game, and he was truly a freak. For me it was his burst-it was like a video game and all of a sudden he would just explode. But Ja is something else-so graceful and his hops are off the charts. I actually enjoy their athletic gifts more than WBrook-who is bigger and also a freak but something a bit clunky about him (and I am not talking about his jumper!)

Tracymcgoaty · Post #12 » by **Tracymcgoaty** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 5:50 pm

Y'all play 2K? People who cheese the speed boost making their burst inhumanely fast?

That was Rose lol.

nitric0 · Post #13 » by **nitric0** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 5:57 pm

IMO Rose is the most athletic PG we've ever seen. Ja is up there, I'm really jealous of the Grizzlies for having him. Really wanted the Bulls to move up in that draft

shotsquatch · Post #14 » by **shotsquatch** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:09 pm

Jumping, dunking, acrobatics -- on these fronts, it's close.

Speed? Prime Rose. I've never seen a quicker player.

Watch on YouTube

Maxthirty · Post #15 » by **Maxthirty** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:13 pm

Must be something in the water in Memphis.

PMONSTER · Post #16 » by **PMONSTER** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:22 pm

I'll just say this... I would've loved to see Rose in a offense that didn't feature bigs who couldn't shoot threes. I believe he was heading towards an efficient 30/10 season. That's why I'll say Rose.

But Ja is incredible. Comparing players from 10 years ago is impossible. With the 3 ball evolution.

mcfly1204 · Post #17 » by **mcfly1204** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:25 pm

This type of conversation makes me cringe given Rose was too athletic for his own body.

Optms · Post #18 » by **Optms** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:35 pm

Literately the only thing Morant matches with Rose is his leaping ability. Rose was better at everything else from an athletic standpoint.

Morant may not even be better than prime John Wall athletically. He isn't on Rose's or Westbrook's tier as an athlete. Come on now.

ChuckChilly · Post #19 » by **ChuckChilly** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:36 pm

Ja can jump higher but Rose was more athletic in every other aspect.

jokeboy86 · Post #20 » by **jokeboy86** » Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:54 pm

Rose.

I remember watching Rose in high school and my jaw dropped watching his combination of speed and leaping ability. In high school. Wall left me with the same impression when I first saw him in high school but didn't maintain it like Rose did in the pros.

More athletic?