Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/08/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Dalzell, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Ja Morant
22/10/2026
Ja Morant made his Portland Trail Blazers debut in a 124-83 win over the Phoenix Suns, finishing with 14 points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals. He led Portland in assists in the opening game of the 2026-27 season, alongside Damian Lillard.
21/10/2026
Blazers head coach Micah Nori confirmed that Morant would start at point guard in the season opener against the Phoenix Suns, ending speculation about whether he would come off the bench. The decision settled the team's guard rotation alongside Damian Lillard.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Temetrius Jamel Morant |
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| Summary | American professional basketball point guard who was drafted second overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA Draft and won the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year award. He was traded from Memphis to the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2026 offseason. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
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| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Crestwood High School, Sumter, South Carolina |
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| College | Murray State University (2017-2019) |
Personal Life
| Hometown Background | Grew up in Dalzell, South Carolina, training in his family's backyard with his father and sister |
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Family
| Father | Tee Morant |
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| Mother | Jamie Morant |
| Sibling | Teniya Morant (younger sister) |
Career
| College | Murray State Racers, 2017-2019; first NCAA player to average 20-plus points and 10-plus assists per game in a single season |
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| NBA Draft | 2019, 1st round, 2nd overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies |
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| Playoffs | Scored a franchise playoff-record 47 points in a 2021 playoff game against the Utah Jazz |
| Trade | 2026 offseason trade from Memphis to Portland in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father, Tee Morant, was a high school teammate of Ray Allen at Hillcrest High School. | |
| 2. As a high school sophomore, he played on a regional team, the South Carolina Hornets, alongside Zion Williamson. | |
| 3. He was not ranked by major recruiting services such as ESPN coming out of high school. | |
| 4. He was suspended twice in 2023 for brandishing guns on social media. |
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