Ja Morant NBA point guard Ja Morant, 2023. (more) Ja Morant American basketball player Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ja-Morant Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ja-Morant Also known as: Temetrius Jamel Morant Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 24, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Byname of: Temetrius Jamel Morant (Show more) Born: August 10, 1999, Dalzell, South Carolina, U.S. (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Ja Morant (born August 10, 1999, Dalzell, South Carolina, U.S.) is an American basketball player who is one of the NBA’s leading point guards, known for his dynamic and acrobatic plays. Morant was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, and he was named Rookie of the Year in 2020. He faced controversy in 2023 when he received two suspensions for brandishing guns on social media. He was born Temetrius Jamel Morant but later became known as “Ja” (pronounced “Jah”). His father, Tee Morant, played college basketball, and his mother, Jamie Morant, ...(100 of 861 words)

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