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At 6'2" attacking the rim against 7-footers, Ja Morant shouldn't finish as efficiently as he does. A technical breakdown of the athleticism, body control, and contact-drawing craft that makes him one of basketball's most dangerous finishers.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
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Memphis Grizzlies
2019-present
2x NBA All-Star
Selected 2022, 2023
No. 2 Overall Pick
Selected 2nd overall in 2019 NBA Draft
NBA Most Improved Player
Won MIP in 2022
Athletic Phenom
One of the most explosive athletes in NBA history
Career Earnings
~$120M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Player Agent
2025-26 season · View contract
Endorsements
Nike
Signature shoe deal — Ja 1
2022-present
Powerade
Brand ambassador
2022-present
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 55 | 21.5 | 4.5 | 8.1 | 47.5% | 31.0% |
| 2024-25 | 56 | 21.2 | 4.6 | 8 | 47.2% | 30.8% |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 25.1 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 47.3% | 30.6% |
Ja Morant plays a brand of basketball that operates at maximum vertical intensity — he attacks the rim with a speed and elevation combination that forces defenders to commit to a challenge that, at his velocity, puts them in a losing position before the decision is fully made. His most memorable finishes have become reference points for the generation of players who grew up watching him, not just because of the athleticism but because of the courage of the attempt at full game speed.
His 2024-25 output — 21.2 points and 8.0 assists per game on 47.2% shooting across 56 games — reflects the production he maintains across a career that has been interrupted by suspensions costing him significant playing time in consecutive seasons. The sustained per-game numbers through those interruptions suggest a player whose baseline is firmly elite when fully engaged and available.
As a distributor, Morant's vision from the point of attack is the skill that keeps pace with his athleticism. He reads whether to drive or kick at the speed of the drive itself, which makes help defenders uncertain about how to position: commit to stopping the penetration and the pass finds an open teammate; concede the lane and he goes to the rim. That simultaneity of threat is the defining offensive quality at his position in the current game.
Morant attended Murray State — a mid-major program in western Kentucky — before Memphis selected him 2nd overall in 2019. His one college season averaged 24.5 points and 10.0 assists, signaling immediately the level of his talent. He won Most Improved Player in 2021-22 and has consistently been the most electrifying guard in the Western Conference when he is playing.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Children (1)
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Did You Know?
Grew up in tiny Dalzell, South Carolina (population ~3,000) and had zero Division I scholarship offers out of high school.
His father Tee Morant is a former semi-pro basketball player and barber who became a social media celebrity as "Ja's dad" at games.
His daughter Kaari has attended many of his games and is a beloved presence at Grizzlies events.
Faced multiple suspensions for off-court controversies but has worked to rebuild his image and focus on basketball.
Career Honors
Rookie of the Year (2020)
2x All-Star
Most Improved Player (2022)
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