Does Ja Morant have a child?

Last Modified Nov 7, 2023 10:07 GMT
Ja Morant
Ja Morant

Temetrius Jamel Morant, best known in the NBA as Ja Morant is one of the best point guards in the league. Having been drafted in the 2019 NBA Draft with the second overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies, Morant has quickly adapted to the NBA. Within no time, he has become one of the league's leading stars and has given a boost to the Grizzlies franchise.

What makes the small, 6 foot 2 inch point guard so tough to guard is his ability to control both the ball and his body as he makes his diminutive frame to the rim. Aided with exceptional ball handling skills, the South Carolina native has a unique way of getting to the paint and finishing with style.

Morant is exceptional at looking for open spaces within the defense and he can create those spaces by stopping and starting and changing his direction, all without losing control of the ball. Another important element of his game is his jumping ability as well as better than average hang time which allows him to get off better shots as the defenders are on their way down.

While Morant is a menace on the court, the young 24-year old is living a happy personal life off the court with a daughter with whom he shares a special bond.

Ja Morant Daughter

Ja Morant has one daughter by the name of Kaari Jaidyn Morant who was born on August 7, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. She is four years old and has been a hit with the Memphis Grizzlies fans. She has been seen many times at games watching her father in action and cheering him on.

It had come to light that Morant’s daughter had a premature birth at 31 weeks due to a hypertensive disorder of preeclampsia suffered by the child’s mother, KK Dixon. Luckily both mother and daughter powered through the ordeal as this condition can be fatal.

Does Ja Morant have custody over his daughter?

Ja Morant is reported to have joint-custody of his daughter Kaari with the mother of the child, KK Dixon. The timeline of Morant’s relationship with Dixon is somewhat like the following:

The former couple met in college and started dating while they were still students around 2017. They made their relationship public in 2018 through a social media post. Approximately one year later, they were blessed with a beautiful baby girl on August 7, 2019.

However, the pair broke up soon after the birth of their daughter. The reason for the break-up is unknown, but the couple do maintain a cordial relationship and co-parent their daughter despite the fact that Kaari lives with her mother.

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FAQs

A. Ja Morant attended Murray State University where he played on the Racers’ basketball team.

A. Ja Morant was born in Dalzell, South Carolina on August 10, 1999.

A. Ja Morant’s parents gave him the nickname ‘Ja’. His real name is Temetrius Jamel Morant.

A. No, Ja Morant has never been married, although he shares a daughter with KK Dixon.

A. Ja Morant weighs 174 lbs (79 kg). He is quite light for a basketball player.

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