Ja Morant’s blazing return from a 25-game suspension was a night to remember for him and his family, including his sister Teniya Morant, and mother Jamie Morant. His sister, Niya, flooded her Instagram with posts to mark her brother’s incredible 34-point performance. For the Morant family, this game was a breath of fresh air amidst the pile of ill will directed at them marking a special moment for both the Grizzlies’ point guard and his family.
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Ja Morant’s sister Teniya Morant could not contain her excitement
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To top it off, the athletic guard hit a game-winner as his Grizzlies downed the Pels 115:113. This brought an emphatic reaction from his sister. During a social media rant, the Houston High School athlete screamed at the top of her lungs. She felt glad that her brother played at that level and she also learned a lot of lessons watching him dominate the game.
“It’s HIM y’all, he’s HIM. It’s the 12-TIMEEE baby. Nothing else, 12 time n***a! C’mon, c’mon! I waited on this day, this long. Just so that I could come over here and tell y’all that he’s HIM, he’s HIM, literally HIM,” expressed Niya Morant.
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The impassioned nature of the high school hooper captures the emotions of the Morant family. Ever since multiple scandals have surrounded their dear Ja Morant, the flow of hatred has been at its peak. Her self-belief is a symbol of perseverance that the family has showcased and the Grizzlies guard’s incredible performance was surely a release.
Ja Morant and his family remain unified
Before the game, mother Jamie shared powerful words to rev up her son. The Grizzlies’ ace posted a story on his IG showcasing his text messages conversation with his mom. She wrote, “Its “The Return” play your game. Let the game come tonight you!! Don’t force nothing!!! You got this and will come out with a W!! Love you and Beneath NoOne!!”
Ja Morant shares conversation with his mom before and after his return tonight.
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Her son also expressed his love for her mother. After the game finished, she texted him, “Yessir!!!!!! Neve doubted you.”
This love has helped the incredible point guard make it thus far. His family has also been actively involved in his latest lawsuit where a teenager called Joshua Holloway alleged that the Grizzlies All-Star assaulted him during a pick-up game.
“Basketball is my life, what I love, therapeutic for me, and I’m just excited to be back.”@StephanieReady caught up with Ja Morant after a buzzer-beating win for the Grizzlies in his return pic.twitter.com/eAPS6ASbj0
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Morant couldn’t have given a better gift to her mother on her birthday. He took to his IG and wished her, “happy birthday madukes, i love you.”
Ja Morant celebrates his mom’s birthday with a win and an IG story pic.twitter.com/zpvQEqZpK3
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Apart from that, after the post-game interview of his return game, he wished her a happy birthday and told her that he was on his way home. What a birthday celebration that would have been!