Ja Morant is one of the most exciting players in the NBA now. The young guy picked in 2019 is expected to become one of the league’s best players, if not the greatest basketball player of all time. With such high expectations around him, and the numbers and achievements to back it up, it’s no surprise he signed a $231 million rookie max agreement last year.

So, what did Ja do with all the money? Well, one of the numerous things he bought was a mansion. A mansion that stood close to another home that he had purchased earlier.

For many teenage athletes, the money they receive when they become pro is a blessing. part choose the safe approach, conserving part of it while also making savvy investments to diversify their portfolio. Others go insane.

Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies’ star, was one of these athletes who went a little crazy with his sudden fortune. With his rookie contract, the young guy purchased multiple automobiles, jewels, and even a $1.3 million house. And, as one would expect, he got more wilder after signing his deal.


The All-Star point guard made a significant investment, purchasing the home next to his for $3 million and relinquishing his previous one to his parents. So what did he do with it? Ensured that he could live apart from his parents.

Check out the YouTube video below to see how the unusual issue is explained.
Ja tipped a Dallas-based waitress $500, making the Grizzlies her new favorite team.

 

Ja Morant certainly knows how to spend his money lavishly. However, there have been moments when he has brightened the lives of others around him with the same. Just ask the Dallas-based waitress who got a $500 tip but didn’t identify him. The woman was pleased when she realized this. And when she did, Ja made certain that she was turned into a Memphis Grizzlies fan.
Just goes to show that, despite their affluence, these guys never forget their roots. As a consequence, they are always seeking for opportunities to give back to their communities.