Ja Morant Gives Hype Reaction To Damian Lillard’s Viral Workout Video

It's been a difficult stretch for Ja Morant . After a scandal ruined his reputation and derailed his NBA career, he's been working to claw his way back to restore what he lost.

Now that he's on the Portland Trail Blazers , expectations are low for the young point guard, but there are signs that something special is brewing. This latest sign came from Blazers legend Damian Lillard , who was captured making 1,110 out of 1,168 of his shots in a recent workout. Keep in mind that this comes on the heels of his Achilles tear in 2025, which kept him out of action for the entire 2025-26 campaign.

Lillard was once the face of the Trail Blazers and widely recognized as one of the best guards in the league . Known for his shooting, playmaking, and clutch scoring, Lillard holds the title as the greatest Blazer ever with career averages of 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game on 43.9% shooting.

Between injuries and natural aging, we can't expect Dame to play at the level he was in his prime, but he can still make a huge difference if he's able to stretch the floor and help run the offense for his team. Judging by the latest video evidence, Lillard should have no issues contributing, and it's building excitement in Ja Morant, who responded to the clip with uncanny confidence.

Ahead of his first season in Portland, Morant isn't sure what to expect. He knows as much as anyone that they won't be in the title mix, especially after the injury to Shaedon Sharpe . Even so, they can make some noise if he returns to All-Star form.

With averages of 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game last season, Ja's stats were down across the board as the Grizzlies struggled to stay competitive, but there's reason to believe he'll see better days in Portland. With a fresh start on a fringe playoff team, he can play freely without the added pressure of fan expectations. It won't hurt, either, to have Damian Lillard as a mentor and guide in the locker room.

For Ja, the most important thing is to stay on his best behavior and avoid any off-court drama. If he can keep his head down for at least a few years, it will go a long way toward restoring his fractured reputation. After such a checkered past, many are better against Morant, but the vibes are looking good on the Trail Blazers.

Between Lillard, Morant, Scoot Henderson , Donovan Clingan , and Deni Avdija , they have the talent and depth to secure a top-six seed next season and take that next step as a developing team. It will take time to bring everyone together, but Ja has already embraced the challenge, and he's eager to set things right after such a dark period.