Ja Morant Age, Birthday & Biography

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📋 Ja Morant — Personal Information

Full Birth Name	Temetrius Jamel Morant
Stage Name	Ja Morant
Date of Birth	August 10, 1999
Birth Year	1999
Day Born	Tuesday
Birth City	Dalzell
Birth Country	United States
Place of Birth	Dalzell, South Carolina, United States
Nationality	American
Gender	Male
Zodiac Sign	♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit
Generation	Generation Z
Height	188 cm (6'2")
Profession	Basketball Player

📖 Ja Morant Biography

Ja Morant is an American professional basketball player who competes in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies. He played college basketball for the Murray State Racers, where he became a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore. In 2019, he was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the second overall pick in the NBA draft. Morant quickly established himself as a star, winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2020. He earned his first NBA All-Star selection in 2022 and was named the NBA Most Improved Player that same year. Known for his explosive athleticism and highlight-reel dunks, he has become one of the most recognizable faces in the league. Throughout his career, he has led the Grizzlies to multiple playoff appearances. Despite his on-court success, his career has been marked by periods of controversy and disciplinary suspensions related to his off-court conduct. He signed a lucrative five-year rookie scale extension with the Grizzlies in 2022. Morant remains a central figure in the NBA's new generation of talent. He continues to be a primary offensive engine for the Memphis franchise.