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Ja Morant Sends Instagram Message to Soccer Legend

Soccer legend Ronaldinho wore Ja Morant's signature Nike sneakers.

Joey Linn

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks on from the beach against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks on from the beach against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is one of the NBA’s most exciting players. Drafted second overall by the Grizzlies in 2019, Morant has made two All-Star appearances and one All-NBA team.

Appearing in just nine games last season due to a suspension and shoulder injury, Morant should be one of the league’s most motivated players this season.

One of the most popular players in the NBA due to his exciting play style and ability to connect with fans, Morant is also one of the league’s biggest stars off the court. This has been especially evident through his success with Nike.

In an Instagram story post on Friday, Morant sent a message to soccer legend Ronaldinho who was seen wearing his signature Nike shoes.

Via Morant: “pop out then 🔥”

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant sends message to soccer legend Ronaldinho. /

Ronaldinho is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in soccer history. Showing support for Morant, the Brazilian legend was rocking his signature sneakers.

The Nike website includes a detailed description of the Ja 2 that reads the following:

“Building off the success of Ja Morant’s first signature shoe, Nike designers created a second-generation silhouette that maximizes comfort and support, defending against the rigors of a full season of takeoffs, landings and lateral movement.”

This should be a fun season for Morant and the Grizzlies if they can avoid any major injury issues like they dealt with last season.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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