Ja Morant is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies. He is a 6'2" point guard known for his acrobatic plays: 
Early life
Born Temetrius Jamel Morant on August 10, 1999 in Dalzell, South Carolina. His father, Tee Morant, played college basketball and developed training programs for Ja from a young age. 
College
Played for Murray State, where he was a consensus first-team All-American in 2019. He was also named OVC Player of the Year and MVP of the OVC Tournament. 
NBA draft
In 2019, the Grizzlies drafted Morant with the second overall pick. He was named Rookie of the Year in 2020. 
Awards and honors
Morant has won several awards, including NBA Rookie of the Month, NBA Player of the Week, NBA Most Improved Player, and NBA All-Star. 
Controversy
In 2023, Morant was suspended twice for brandishing guns on social media.