Ja Morant is a well-known American professional basketball player who has achieved remarkable success in the sport. He currently plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, having previously played for the Murray State Racers in college. The Grizzlies selected him in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Ja Morant Biography & Profile Summary
| Name | Ja Morant |
| Date of Birth | August 10, 1999 |
| Birth Day | August 10 |
| Birth Years | 1999 |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Birth Place | Dalzell, South Carolina |
| Birth City | Dalzell |
| Birth Country | United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous As | Athlete |
| Also Known for | Athlete |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Occupation | Athlete |
Ja Morant Age & Early Life
Ja Morant was born on August 10, 1999, in Dalzell, South Carolina, USA. He grew up in a family of athletes – his mother was a point guard in high school and his father was a college basketball player and professional athlete. Morant has a sibling sister named Teniya, who is also a basketball player. He completed his high school education at Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina, and later attended Murray State University.
Ja Morant Career
Ja Morant started playing basketball as a kid and excelled in high school, eventually earning a place at Murray State University. He had a successful college basketball career, leading to his selection by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA Draft. Morant was named the 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year and has continued to impress in subsequent seasons.
Ja Morant Social Media
Ja Morant is active on social media, with millions of followers on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. He often shares updates from his games and personal life, including moments with his daughter, Kaari.
Ja Morant Personal Life
Ja Morant has been in a relationship with KK Dixon since 2018 and has a daughter, Kaari Jaidyn Morant, born in 2019. He occasionally shares pictures with his daughter but keeps details about his personal life private.
Ja Morant Net worth
Ja Morant has achieved significant success in his basketball career, leading to an estimated net worth of at least $3 million.
Facts
- His father, Tee Morant, was a high school teammate of Ray Allen.
- He received only one NCAA Division 1 offer from South Carolina after high school.
- He was one of the 20 players invited to Chris Paul’s Guard Camp in 2018.
- Rapper Moneybagg Yo released a song, “Rookie of the Year,” celebrating Morant’s title in 2021.
- Ja Morant has a documentary series titled “Promiseland” that chronicles his first NBA season.
