Ja Morant Debuts New Shoes in Return to Action

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant played in a new colorway of the Nike Ja 1 in first game back from suspension.

It has been a rollercoaster season for Ja Morant. The 2X NBA All-Star enjoyed a stellar first half of the season before getting embroiled in controversy. Morant just finished serving a nine-game suspension after showing a gun in a Denver nightclub on March 4.

On Wednesday night, Morant returned to action as the Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Houston Rockets. With all eyes on him, Morant used the opportunity to debut an unreleased pair of his first signature basketball shoe with Nike.

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Morant has worn the Nike Ja 1 during games since officially debuting the shoes in December. Morant's shoes were met with critical acclaim from fans and athletes. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant praised the shoes last month at All-Star weekend.

Since debuting the shoes, the high-flying point guard has tantalized sneakerheads with multiple unreleased colorways. Below is everything fans must know about Morant's shoes.

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View of Ja Morant's shoes / © Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

On Wednesday night, Morant debuted a new colorway of the Nike Ja 1. The shoes feature a white mesh upper, a yellow Swoosh logo, and a mix of blue and green detailing around the shoe.

This is similar to the 'Phantom' colorway that surfaced online several weeks ago, but the noticeable differences lead us to believe it is a player-exclusive model. 

Luckily for fans, they do not have to wait much longer to purchase Morant's shoes. The Nike Ja 1 is expected to release in the 'Day One' colorway on Saturday, April 1. The shoes will come in full-family sizing and will cost $110 in adult sizes.

Additional colorways scheduled to release throughout the year include 'Scratch,' 'Trivia,' and 'Chimney.' Fans should have plenty of opportunities to purchase Morant's shoes in the very near future. Stay locked into FanNationKicks.com for all your footwear news.

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