Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant is an American basketball player who was born on August 10, 1999, in Dalzell, South Carolina. He started his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies as a point guard when he was drafted as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA, signing a four-year contract worth 39.6 million.
Morant made his NBA debut against the Miami Heat, scoring 14 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year and to the NBA All-Rookie first team in 2020. He scored 52 points against San Antonio on February 28, 2022, making it his career best in a single game. Morant is a two-time NBA All-Star and was awarded the NBA Most Improved Player in 2022.
What is Ja Morant’s jersey number?
Ja Morant’s college and NBA jersey number information are given below:
NBA
Ja Morant has played nine seasons in his NBA career for the Memphis Grizzlies wearing Jersey No. 12. As of October 2024, he has played 257 games for the Grizzlies, scoring 5,783 points, grabbing 1,243 rebounds, and making 1,903 assists.
College
Ja Morant attended Murray State University and played for the Murray State Racers men’s basketball team. While playing for the Racers in the NCAA Division I, he wore jersey number 12. Morant played 65 games, scoring an average of 18.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game. He was named OVC Player of the Year and OVC tournament MVP in 2019. The Murray State Racers decided to retire jersey No.12 to honor Morant.
FAQs on Ja Morant Jersey Number
A. Ja Morant is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall.
A. Ja Morant's high school is Crestwood High School.
A. Ja Morant's hometown is Dalzell, South Carolina.
A. Ja Morant is 25 years old as of October 2024.
