Why do they call Ja Morant ja?

His given name is Temetrius Jamel Morant. Ja is a nickname his parents gave him when he was a kid. But as jaw-dropping as some of his plays are, it seems appropriate. “Dalzell is a small town but as soon as you drive out of town you run into Sumter.

What is Ja Morants real name?

Hoop genes: Temetrius Jamel “Ja” Morant was born Aug. 10, 1999 in Dalzell, South Carolina. Tee Morant, Ja’s father, was a high school teammate of Ray Allen at Hillcrest High and later played for Div.

Who is the youngest NBA player?

#1 Jalen Duren (18 years) Detroit Pistons rookie center Jalen Duren is the youngest player in the NBA. Duren was born on November 18, 2003.