Ja Morant is a rising star in the NBA, known for his impressive performance on the court. He was born in Dalzell, South Carolina and was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019 as the second overall pick. In his rookie season, he was named NBA Rookie of the Year.
Despite being eligible for a rookie extension this season, Morant chose to stay with the Grizzlies, believing they have the potential to become the best in the Western Conference if they can find the right pieces to complete the puzzle. He joins Luka Doncic and Tare Young in the elite group of rookies who have received a five-year, $207 million extension.
Morant has become an asset to the Grizzlies, averaging 17.8 points in his rookie year and increasing it since then to 24.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game this season.
Ja Morant was previously in a relationship with KK Dixon, whom he welcomed a baby girl with in 2019. Dixon is a 21-year-old attending Fisk University, where she is said to play volleyball and basketball. Their daughter Kaari Jaidyn Morant was born premature and had to spend some time in the hospital. Although the exact timeline of their relationship is unclear, fans speculate that the couple may have separated due to both unfollowing each other on Instagram. However, they have kept their breakup low-key, and the reason is unknown.
Ja Morant is known for being a great father and posted several photos of his daughter on his Instagram account, thanking KK Dixon and expressing his love for them. There were rumors that he was dating Abigail Russo, Andre Drummond’s baby’s momma, but Morant denied them, stating he is single and focused on his career.
