"Looks like a cross between Rich Homie Quan & Antwan Dodson" - NBA fans stunned over Ja Morant swapping diamond grill for gold grill upgrade

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are ramping up their preparation for the 2024-25 NBA season. After missing most of last season, Morant is back, and he has a new look.

Morant showed off his diamond grill during the 2022 All-Star media day, but he's moved on from it. Morant now rocks a pair of gold grills on his teeth, which he showed off on Monday's media day.

Fans were quick to react regarding Morant's new teeth.

"This guy looks like a cross between Rich Homie Quan and Antwan Dodson," one fan said, referencing a rapper and an Internet celebrity.

"Bro gonna get nose piercings and face tattoos next 😭😭," another fan said.

"Because bad dental hygiene," a fan joked.

Other fans haven't moved on from Morant's issues from the past.

"Doing everything but basketball 🔥, " a fan said.

"Let's see what his next action will be outside of the court!" another fan said.

"Mf wants to be everything but a basketball player. Like okay Asap Ja take it easy," one fan called him out.

Ja Morant only played in nine games last season. He missed the beginning of the 2023-24 campaign after his livestream session on Instagram where he flashed a handgun for a second time. As a result, he was suspended for 25 games and had to fulfill a league-sponsored program for his actions.

His return to action was short-lived as he dealt with a shoulder injury. Morant underwent a season-ending surgery, shutting him down for the rest of the season. He averaged 25.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists during his nine-game stint.

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Ja Morant went on Instagram Live ahead of the Grizzlies' media day

Fans were quick to view Ja Morant's first Instagram Live session since he returned from last season's suspension. Morant had his live stream on Sunday, a day before the Grizzlies' media day. The live stream was purely focused on basketball, as he was ramping his return to the court.

The former Murray State University guard assured fans that his live session isn't closely related to what he did in the past.

""I told them 12 back on live but this ain't that type of live, man," Morant said. "Hoop live. Let y'all know we coming.

"This the good live, not the bad one. Real ones winning. And I'm at y'all neck."

His father, Tee Morant, was with him in the gym while he worked out. His agent, former NBA star Mike Miller, was also with them during the live session. Morant focused on showing off his on-court skills during the rest of the livestream.