The high flying star of the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant, not only showcased his basketball talent and athleticism but also paid tribute to the WNBA during a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
As Morant returns back from his 25-game suspension, with his headset completely set to go all ‘airplane’ mode, he finally managed to fly over the tower of Victor Wembanyama with a jaw dropping dunk.
Ja Morant honors the WNBA with his new Ja 1s
Ja Morant’s impact extends even beyond the court, and he recently collaborated with Nike for his signature basketball shoe, the Nike Ja 1s.
A rising and flying star with a captivating playing style, Morant’s influence is very much evident in his association with Nike, making him the 23rd NBA player to receive a signature model from the iconic brand.
The Ja 1s sneakers, designed for all ages, reflects Morant’s lifelong journey from an underdog to a dynamic force particularly in the NBA and the basketball society worldwide.
Ja Morant put on the latest rendition of his Nike Ja 1s sneakers, featuring a vibrant orange colorway with a white midsole and swoosh.
The better significance of the shoe was adorned with the letter ‘W’ on the heel, symbolizing his support for the women’s NBA league.
Morant, a two-time NBA All-Star, also has a loving younger sister, Teniya, who plays basketball at Mississippi Valley State. Hence the immense support and dedication towards women’s basketball is also a beautiful gesture to all the women playing the sport.
Watch: Ja Morant pulls up an iconic dunk over Victor Wembanyama
In a thrilling matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, Ja Morant, the highly anticipated highflyer for the Memphis Grizzlies, unfailingly delivered another performance that left fans in awe.
With the Spurs’ tall dominating forward, Victor Wembanyama creating havoc in the paint with his ridiculous dunks and blocks, the rookie finishes off with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks for the night.
But that wasn’t enough for them to grab a win against the Grizzlies, as Morant also had an answer to compensate all the dunks that Wemby made.
With 26 points and 10 assists, Morant orchestrated multiple spectacular plays in the fourth quarter, highlighting it all with a jaw-dropping dunk over the 7-foot-4 French rookie, Wembanyama, who also happens to lead the NBA in blocked shots per game.
Morant’s electrifying dunk not only showcased his incredible athleticism but also propelled the Grizzlies to a 106-98 victory, finally breaking a three-game losing streak.
This victory also exhibited Memphis’ defensive prowess and team coordination, holding the Spurs to 42% shooting and forcing them to make 16 turnovers all together.
Can the Memphis Grizzlies keep up this momentum with Ja Morant on board?
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