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Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant (/ ˈ dʒ ɑː m ə ˈ r æ n t / JAH mə-RANT; born August 10, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Murray State Racers, where he was a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore in 2019.
- 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- NBA
- August 10, 1999 (age 24), Dalzell, South Carolina, U.S.
- Point guard
Aug 10, 1999 · Get the latest news, stats and highlights of Ja Morant, the 2019 Rookie of the Year and All-Star point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies. See his biography, draft info, season stats and more on ESPN.
Ja Morant is a point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, drafted second overall in 2019. He is a two-time All-Star, All-NBA, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player.
- August 10, 1999
Jul 1, 2022 · Memphis' All-Star guard agrees to a deal worth up to $231 million, the largest contract in the team's history. Morant led the Grizzlies to the second-best record in the West and was voted the NBA's Most Improved Player in 2021-22.
Ja Morant scored 34 points and led the Grizzlies to a comeback win over the Hornets in his first game back from a league-imposed ban. The NBA star made a game-winning shot at the buzzer to cap his impressive performance.
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- Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff Writer
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Dec 27, 2023 · Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) celebrates after his slam dunk in the final seconds of overtime during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. The Grizzlies won 116-115.
Jun 2, 2021 · Learn about the Memphis Grizzlies' star point guard, from his hoop genes and late bloomer story to his rookie of the year and playoff feats. Find out how he became the face of the new era and the first member of the 2019 Draft class to secure a shoe deal.