Ja Morant Surprises Youngsters In Memphis W/ Free Nike Kicks, Hoop Sesh

Ja Morant‘s been laying low, however the Grizzlies celebrity simply made a uncommon look, shocking a bunch of children at a Memphis basketball courtroom … hooking everybody up along with his signature Nike kicks throughout hoop sesh!

24-year-old Morant, who will serve a 25-game suspension to start out the season, together with Nike held the “Solely Basketball” occasion this week … and as you’d count on, the youngsters had been tremendous hyped when the 2x All-Star pulled as much as the health club.

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And, not solely did Morant ball out with the kids (together with throwing down an enormous dunk) … he additionally gifted the younger athletes his Ja 1s, together with different athletic gear.

Morant even supplied some recommendation to the youngsters, encouraging them to remain centered on the sport and avoid the skin noise.

“Imagine in your self,” Morant stated. “You understand trust in your self.”

“There’s going to be a whole lot of exterior stuff that may distract you out of your final aim. Simply keep locked in, tune it out, and keep true to your self.”

BTW, the brand new “Chimney” colorway for the Ja 1 Nike’s had been revealed this week … and so they characteristic his iconic phrase, “We ain’t ducking no smoke” on the facet. They’re going to drop later this yr.

Morant has been nearly nonexistent this low season … laying low after the controversy from his second gun video rocked the NBA.

After all, Ja flashed a gun on his pal’s Instagram Stay (simply two months after the primary incident with a handgun in a Denver-area strip membership in March) … ensuing within the 25-game ban.

Regardless of all of the backlash Morant obtained, Nike decided to stick with the younger star … and thus far, it appears to be panning out for each.