Ja Morant is an American professional basketball player. He made his debut in NBA on October 23, 2019.
Biography of Temetrius Jamel Morant
Nick Name | Ja Dropper, Ja Morant |
Real Name | Temetrius Jamel Morant |
Profession | American professional basketball player |
Personal Life | |
Height | 6'3" (1.91m) |
Weight | 79 kg |
Birthplace | Dalzell, South Carolina, United States |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Dalzell, South Carolina, USA |
School | Crestwood (Sumter, South Carolina) |
Family | Father- Jamie Morant Mother-Tee Sister-Teniya Morant |
Religion | Christian |
ethnicity | Afro-American |
Zodiac | Leo |
Net worth | $80 million (Approx.) |
Jamel recorded his first career triple-double on February 9, 2020. Memphis Grizzlies earned a 106–99 win against the Washington Wizards. He played in the Rising Stars Game for the 2019–20 season.
He led all rookies in assists (7.1 assists per game on average and 1,138 total points scored (17.8 points per game)). The star earned the NBA All-Rookie First Team honor and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year that season.
Ja Morant set a career-best with 44 points, nine assists, two rebounds, and two steals on December 23, 2020. However, his team lost to the San Antonio Spurs (a 131–119 loss).