Dec 23, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) warms up on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

NBA Fans Send Kind Words To Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 10, 2025 3:28 PM ET

Ja Morant is one of the most popular (and exciting) players in the NBA.

On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies star is celebrating his 26th birthday.

Via NBA Indonesia: "Happy 26th birthday Ja Morant!...

NBA Rookie of the Year (2020)
NBA Most Improved Player (2022)
All-NBA Second Team (2022)
2x NBA All-Star Starter (2022, 2023)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020)"

Happy 26th birthday Ja Morant! Semoga makin bersinar, makin dahsyat, dan dunk-nya makin gila!

NBA Rookie of the Year (2020)
NBA Most Improved Player (2022)
All-NBA Second Team (2022)
2x NBA All-Star Starter (2022, 2023)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020)… pic.twitter.com/0L63LTKpR4
— NBA Indonesia (@NBA_Indonesia) August 10, 2025

Many NBA fans sent their love to Morant on social media.

@m0nt33_: "Best of in the leagueeee"

@bandmandxno1: "The goat !! "

@_b.u.b.b.l.e.s.__: "Happiest birthday big 12❤️"

@mr_hakop: "No one thought he would progress so much"

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Morant was the second pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Murray State.

He finished his sixth NBA season with averages of 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 30.9% from the three-point range in 50 games.

The Grizzlies lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

They have made the playoffs four times during Morant's tenure with the franchise.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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