Ja Morant is an American basketball superstar who plays as point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies. The two-time NBA All Star is well-known for his incredible athleticism which helps him to contribute both in playmaking and scoring. Morant averaged 26.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game and led his team to finish second in the west in the 2022/23 season.
The guard extended his rookie contract in the 2022 offseason and signed a $197 million five-year contract extension with the franchise. Additionally, there are incentives included in the agreement that can increase the worth to $233 million if he makes the All-NBA First Team.
Ja Morant Height
The Grizzlies superstar is 6 ft 3 inches or 1.88 meters tall. The most interesting part of Morant’s gameplay is that despite being just 6 ‘2,’’ he can effortlessly dunk the ball and finish at the rim with style.
Ja Morant Wingspan
Ja Morant has an excellent wingspan of 6 ft 7 in which is considered superb for a player of height 6 ft 2 in. Additionally, his versatile gameplay helps him to pitch in multiple aspects of the game including rebounding, passing, and playing a strong defense.
Morant has been selected in the All-Star games for two consecutive seasons and was the only second player in the Grizzlies franchise history to start the All-Star games of the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Ja Morant Weight
The Grizzlies guard weighs around 78 kg or 174 lb. Morant is a Murray State alumni who was selected in the 2019 NBA draft with the second overall pick. The Grizzlies rewarded him with a handsome $39.6 million rookie deal for four years.
With an impressive rookie season that saw him average 17.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 7.3 assists, Morant was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie First Team and the NBA Rookie of the Year award at the end of the season.
FAQs
A. According to several online sources including Clutchpoints, the Grizzlies guard has a net worth of around $50 million.
A. Born on August 10, 1999 Ja Morant is a 24 year old point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. Ja Morant was suspended from the NBA because of not following the NBA guidelines about guns.
A. Ja Morant posted an average of 26.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game in the 2022/23 season.
A. Ja Morant will earn over $34 million for the 2023/24 season.