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<h2 style="text-align: center">Denver Broncos 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The Denver Broncos entered the American Football League (AFL) and joined the NFL as part of a merger in 1970. The initial stint wasn’t smooth, to say the least, and the Broncos weren’t competitive during the 10-year run in the AFL. Their woes continued into the early days of the NFL as well. Chiefly, they did not have a winning season until 1973.</p>
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-498446 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201231150519/broncos.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="900" />
<p style="text-align: center">Four years later, the Denver Broncos qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history and advanced to Super Bowl XII. Their fortune turned for the better after 1975 and the club only suffered nine losing seasons. They scalped eight AFC Championships and three Super Bowl championships, the most recent being in 2015.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Their high hit-rate in Super Bowl appearance means they also share the NFL record for the most Super Bowl losses (tied with the New England Patriots-5).  Not to mention, their lofty success has produced several pro-bowl Hall of Famers and MVP candidates through their years of dominance at the top.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">The 2020 season left plenty to be desired and the Denver Broncos were officially out of contention early on. They placed 4<sup>th</sup> in the AFC West rounding out a losing 5-11 overall record. The Broncos failed to improve on their 7-9 season from last year. What’s more, they suffered their fourth consecutive losing season.</p>


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<h2 style="text-align: center">Logo</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The original logo depicted a football player riding a bronco horse, and this image stayed with the team for one year. The next logo that ran from 1962 to 1967 gave the earlier design a more fierce look. The football player was now standing on the back of an orange horse. Both the Bronco and the player looked more brutal.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">The following years removed the rider and a ‘D’ emblem was used which saw a bronco horse emerging vertically drawn in white with a black outline. From 1997 to modern-day, the Denver Broncos Logo has remained the now-iconic horse profile facing right. The bronco’s head in white features a dark outline and the main and eyes are orange colored.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Owner Achievements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Pat Bowlen was the majority owner of the Denver Broncos right up to his death in June 2019. The Bowlen family, including two of his brother, purchased the team from Edgar Kaiser back in 1984. Bowlen served as Broncos CEO until July 2014 where he stepped down from the position due to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">After Bowlen acquired the team in 1984, the Broncos briefly held the highest winning percentage of any active franchise in the league. The metrics stood at 334 wins, 212 losses, and 1 tie, rounding out a 0.612 winning percentage passing the San Francisco 49’ers after the 2015 season. At the time of Bowlen’s death, the New England Patriots had surpassed that figure.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">In August 2022 the Walmart heir Samuel Robson Walton took ownership of the Denver Broncos. He bought the franchise for a whopping $4.65 Billion, the most ever paid for a franchise in the history of all sports.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"> Denver Broncos 2022 Sponsors</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Frequent franchise partners BetMGM and the Broncos agreed to a multi-year sports betting partnership that includes a premium lounge at Empower Field at Mile High. The Lounge will allow fans 21 years and older access to a full-service premium bar, a luxury lounge, and live odds with BetMGM’s mobile app.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Additionally, the Broncos also have a tie-up with Betfred USA Sports ahead of Betfred’s launching a Colorado presence. Not to mention, the club agreed to a multi-year deal with FanDeul Group for legalized sports betting and daily fantasy partnership. The partnership gives Fan Duel access to official Broncos marks and logos to use across FanDuel’s sports betting offerings in Colorado.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Denver Broncos 2022 Roster Foundation</h2>
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<td width="301">Quarterbacks</td>
<td width="301">#11 Josh Johnson

#4 Brett Rypien

#3 Russell Wilson</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Running Backs</td>
<td width="301">#26 Mike Boone

#25 Melvin Gordon III

#41 JaQuan Hardy

#36 Devine Ozigbo

#45 Stevie Scott III

#33 Javonte Williams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Wide Receivers</td>
<td width="301">#16 Tyrie Cleveland

#1 KJ Hamler

#9 Kendall Hinton

#10 Jerry Jeudy

#89 Brandon Johnson

#84 Trey Quinn

#38 Darrius Shepherd

#14 Courtland Sutton

#17 Jalen Virgil

#12 Montrell Washington

#19 Seth Williams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Tight Ends</td>
<td width="301">#80 Greg Dulcich

#85 Albert Okwuegbunam

#48 Dylan Parham

#82 Eric Saubert

#87 Eric Tomlinson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Offensive Linemen</td>
<td width="301">#79 Lloyd Cushenberry III

#60 Luke Wattenberg

#61 Graham Glasgow

#68 Zack Johnson

#52 Netane Muti

#67 Michael Niese

#66 Dalton Risner

#77 Quinn Meinerz

#57 Billy Turner

#76 Calvin Anderson

#75 Quinn Bailey

#72 Garett Bolles

#73 Cameron Fleming

#70 Sebastian Gutierrez

#74 Casey Tucker</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Defensive Linemen</td>
<td width="301">#91 Matt Henningsen

#93 Dre'Mont Jones

#95 McTelvin Agim

#92 Jonathan Harris

#98 Mike Purcell

#96 Eyioma Uwazurike

#99 DeShawn Williams

#97 D.J. Jones</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Linebackers</td>
<td width="301">#50 Jonas Griffith

#47 Josey Jewell

#43 Kana'i Mauga

#48 Joe Schobert

#49 Alex Singleton

#40 Justin Strnad

#54 Barrington Wade

#56 Baron Browning

#42 Nik Bonitto

#55 Bradley Chubb

#53 Jonathon Cooper

#5 Randy Gregory

#90 Jonathan Kongbo

#94 Aaron Patrick

#59 Malik Reed</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Defensive Backs</td>
<td width="301">#38 Bless Austin

#34 Essang Bassey

#23 Ronald Darby

#29 Faion Hicks

#39 Donnie Lewis Jr.

#27 Damarri Mathis

#35 Ja'Quan McMillian

#13 Michael Ojemudia

#2 Pat Surtain II

#21 K'Waun Williams

#83 Andrew Beck

#22 Kareem Jackson

#37 P.J. Locke

#20 J.R. Reed

#31 Justin Simmons

#30 Caden Sterns

#32 Delarrin Turner-Yell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Special Teams</td>
<td width="301">#8 Brandon McManus

#46 Jacob Bobenmoyer

#6 Sam Martin

#17 Corliss Waitman</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">2022 Charity</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Owner Pat Bowlen was a member of the University of Denver Board of trustees and contributed to the funding of the Pat Bowlen Athletic Training Center located on the school’s campus. He also contributed significantly to the local Denver Boys and Girls Club chapters. As an organization, the Broncos are determined to improve lives in the community by focusing on Youth Development, Quality of life, and Civic Engagement.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Furthermore, the Kickoff luncheon sees Broncos players, coaches, alumni, and executives collectively raise funds for the charities. The rookie class also participates in a Topgolf tournament with the proceeds of the event going towards a community initiative chosen by the rookie class.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">History and Achievements</h2>
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<td width="301">Founded</td>
<td width="301">1959</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Owner</td>
<td width="301">Samuel Robson Walton</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">CEO</td>
<td width="301">Greg Penner</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Head Coach</td>
<td width="301">Nathaniel Hackett</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">General Manager</td>
<td width="301">George Paton</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Stadium</td>
<td width="301">Empower Field at Mile High</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">Denver, Colorado</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Sponsors</td>
<td width="301">BetMGM, Planterra, Betfred, Fanduel, Swish Beverages</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Championships</td>
<td width="301">League Championships (3)

Super Bowl championships (3)

1997 (XXXII), 1998 (XXXIII), 2015 (50)

Conference championships (8)

AFC: 1977, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1997, 1998, 2013, 2015

Division championships (15)

AFC West: 1977, 1978, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Official Website</td>
<td width="301">Denver Broncos- www.denverbroncos.com</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Denver Broncos entered the American Football League (AFL) and joined the NFL as part of a merger in 1970. The initial stint wasn’t smooth, to say the least, and the Broncos weren’t competitive during the 10-year run in the AFL. Their woes continued into the early days of the NFL as well. Chiefly, they did not have a winning season until 1973. Four years later, the Denver Broncos qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history and advanced to Super Bowl XII. Their fortune turned for the better after 1975 and the club only suffered nine losing seasons. They scalped eight AFC Championships and three Super Bowl championships, the most recent being in 2015. Their high hit-rate in Super Bowl appearance means they also share the NFL record for the most Super Bowl losses (tied with the New England Patriots-5).  Not to mention, their lofty success has produced several pro-bowl Hall of Famers and MVP candidates through their years of dominance at the top. The 2020 season left plenty to be desired and the Denver Broncos were officially out of contention early on. They placed 4th in the AFC West rounding out a losing 5-11 overall record. The Broncos failed to improve on their 7-9 season from last year. What’s more, they suffered their fourth consecutive losing season. Aug 21, 2020; Englewood, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio talks with players during training camp at the UCHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Logo The original logo depicted a football player riding a bronco horse, and this image stayed with the team for one year. The next logo that ran from 1962 to 1967 gave the earlier design a more fierce look. The football player was now standing on the back of an orange horse. Both the Bronco and the player looked more brutal. The following years removed the rider and a ‘D’ emblem was used which saw a bronco horse emerging vertically drawn in white with a black outline. From 1997 to modern-day, the Denver Broncos Logo has remained the now-iconic horse profile facing right. The bronco’s head in white features a dark outline and the main and eyes are orange colored. Owner Achievements Pat Bowlen was the majority owner of the Denver Broncos right up to his death in June 2019. The Bowlen family, including two of his brother, purchased the team from Edgar Kaiser back in 1984. Bowlen served as Broncos CEO until July 2014 where he stepped down from the position due to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. After Bowlen acquired the team in 1984, the Broncos briefly held the highest winning percentage of any active franchise in the league. The metrics stood at 334 wins, 212 losses, and 1 tie, rounding out a 0.612 winning percentage passing the San Francisco 49’ers after the 2015 season. At the time of Bowlen’s death, the New England Patriots had surpassed that figure. In August 2022 the Walmart heir Samuel Robson Walton took ownership of the Denver Broncos. He bought the franchise for a whopping $4.65 Billion, the most ever paid for a franchise in the history of all sports.  Denver Broncos 2022 Sponsors Frequent franchise partners BetMGM and the Broncos agreed to a multi-year sports betting partnership that includes a premium lounge at Empower Field at Mile High. The Lounge will allow fans 21 years and older access to a full-service premium bar, a luxury lounge, and live odds with BetMGM’s mobile app. Additionally, the Broncos also have a tie-up with Betfred USA Sports ahead of Betfred’s launching a Colorado presence. Not to mention, the club agreed to a multi-year deal with FanDeul Group for legalized sports betting and daily fantasy partnership. The partnership gives Fan Duel access to official Broncos marks and logos to use across FanDuel’s sports betting offerings in Colorado. Denver Broncos 2022 Roster Foundation  Quarterbacks #11 Josh Johnson #4 Brett Rypien #3 Russell Wilson  Running Backs #26 Mike Boone #25 Melvin Gordon III #41 JaQuan Hardy #36 Devine Ozigbo #45 Stevie Scott III #33 Javonte Williams  Wide Receivers #16 Tyrie Cleveland #1 KJ Hamler #9 Kendall Hinton #10 Jerry Jeudy #89 Brandon Johnson #84 Trey Quinn #38 Darrius Shepherd #14 Courtland Sutton #17 Jalen Virgil #12 Montrell Washington #19 Seth Williams  Tight Ends #80 Greg Dulcich #85 Albert Okwuegbunam #48 Dylan Parham #82 Eric Saubert #87 Eric Tomlinson  Offensive Linemen #79 Lloyd Cushenberry III #60 Luke Wattenberg #61 Graham Glasgow #68 Zack Johnson #52 Netane Muti #67 Michael Niese #66 Dalton Risner #77 Quinn Meinerz #57 Billy Turner #76 Calvin Anderson #75 Quinn Bailey #72 Garett Bolles #73 Cameron Fleming #70 Sebastian Gutierrez #74 Casey Tucker  Defensive Linemen #91 Matt Henningsen #93 Dre&#8217;Mont Jones #95 McTelvin Agim #92 Jonathan Harris #98 Mike Purcell #96 Eyioma Uwazurike #99 DeShawn Williams #97 D.J. Jones  Linebackers #50 Jonas Griffith #47 Josey Jewell #43 Kana&#8217;i Mauga #48 Joe Schobert #49 Alex Singleton #40 Justin Strnad #54 Barrington Wade #56 Baron Browning #42 Nik Bonitto #55 Bradley Chubb #53 Jonathon Cooper #5 Randy Gregory #90 Jonathan Kongbo #94 Aaron Patrick #59 Malik Reed  Defensive Backs #38 Bless Austin #34 Essang Bassey #23 Ronald Darby #29 Faion Hicks #39 Donnie Lewis Jr. #27 Damarri Mathis #35 Ja&#8217;Quan McMillian #13 Michael Ojemudia #2 Pat Surtain II #21 K&#8217;Waun Williams #83 Andrew Beck #22 Kareem Jackson #37 P.J. Locke #20 J.R. Reed #31 Justin Simmons #30 Caden Sterns #32 Delarrin Turner-Yell  Special Teams #8 Brandon McManus #46 Jacob Bobenmoyer #6 Sam Martin #17 Corliss Waitman  2022 Charity Owner Pat Bowlen was a member of the University of Denver Board of trustees and contributed to the funding of the Pat Bowlen Athletic Training Center located on the school’s campus. He also contributed significantly to the local Denver Boys and Girls Club chapters. As an organization, the Broncos are determined to improve lives in the community by focusing on Youth Development, Quality of life, and Civic Engagement. Furthermore, the Kickoff luncheon sees Broncos players, coaches, alumni, and executives collectively raise funds for the charities. The rookie class also participates in a Topgolf tournament with the proceeds of the event going towards a community initiative chosen by the rookie class. History and Achievements  Founded 1959  Owner Samuel Robson Walton  CEO Greg Penner  Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett  General Manager George Paton  Stadium Empower Field at Mile High  Location Denver, Colorado  Sponsors BetMGM, Planterra, Betfred, Fanduel, Swish Beverages  Championships League Championships (3) Super Bowl championships (3) 1997 (XXXII), 1998 (XXXIII), 2015 (50) Conference championships (8) AFC: 1977, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1997, 1998, 2013, 2015 Division championships (15) AFC West: 1977, 1978, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015  Official Website Denver Broncos- www.denverbroncos.com

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Ja Morant?</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Ja Morant was selected 2nd overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA draft after an impressive sophomore season at Murray State. In just his second year, Morant led the Grizzlies to the playoffs and claimed the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year award.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1417349" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1417349" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/1396130886.jpeg" alt="Ja Morant" width="1920" height="1320" /> SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 07: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 07, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Now in his fourth NBA season at only 24 years old, Morant has already been named an All-Star twice and earned All-NBA Second Team honors in 2022. With impressive athleticism, superb court vision, and playmaking ability, Morant has transformed into a triple-double threat and has helped turn the Grizzlies into a dangerous playoff contender out of the West.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's early life</b></h2>
Ja Morant was born on August 10, 1999, in Dalzell, South Carolina, where he spent most of his early life. The high-flying star picked up basketball from a very early stage and was a high school superstar playing for Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina. He ended his high school career as the school's all-time leading scorer in 2017.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's family and personal life</b></h2>
Ja Morant's parents are Tee and Jamie Morant who were both basketball players. Morant has a younger sister, Teniya. His mother was a high school basketball star and played softball in college. On the other hand, Morant's father played alongside Allen Iverson in high school and then played college basketball for Claflin University. Even though Tee had an opportunity to play overseas basketball, he opted to stay home to take care of his wife when she was pregnant with Ja. He sacrificed his basketball career and became a barber to help his son become a basketball star.
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Morant reportedly dated Kadre Dixon, who played basketball and volleyball for Fisk University. They were alleged to have started dating in 2017 and kept it private until Dixon posted a picture of the two on social media in 2018. The two welcomed their daughter Kaari Jaidyn Morant in 2019. Many believe Morant and Dixon broke up after they unfollowed each other on social media.

The Grizzlies star has a daughter named Kaari Jaidyn Morant, born in 2019.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Ja Morant is one of the most exciting young talents in the NBA. His fortune has been on the rise as his ascension in the league continues. According to various reports, Morant has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/memphis-grizzlies/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Memphis Grizzlies</a>Â star earned around $12 million in NBA salaries this year. In his four years in the league, Morant has earned around $38 million in NBA salaries. Furthermore, the point guard also has endorsement deals with major brands like Nike,Â BodyArmor, Hulu, Beats by Dre, etc, which adds millions to his fortune.

<span style="font-weight: 400">Morant continues to benefit from the $39.6 million four-year extension he signed in 2021 with the Grizzlies. The contract is expected to rise to $231 million based on assorted milestones. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">He has also signed a lucrative deal with Nike, earning him an annual figure of $12 million. Morant turned heads at Powerade, who secured him on a multi-year contract, adding $10 million a year to his earnings.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's career</b></h2>
Ja Morant was not heavily recruited despite his great performances for Crestwood High School. The only major NCAA Division I school to offer Ja a scholarship was the University of South Carolina. However, he opted to play for Murray State after an assistant coach saw him playing in a gym. Morant and his family thought Murray State wanted him more so they agreed to the scholarship in 2017. The young hooper slowly but steadily became one of the best college stars in the country playing for the program. In his freshman year, the school lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The team was eliminated in the second round the next year. Morant finished his college career as the only player ever to average at least 20 points and 10 assists per game in a single season. After the elimination, he declared for the NBA draft in 2019.
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After a scintillating college career, Morant grabbed the attention of NBA teams. He was touted to be a lottery pick and the Grizzlies selected him as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Interestingly, Morant's AAU teammate Zion Williamson went to the New Orleans Pelicans as the #1 pick.

Morant hit the ground running and became one of the most important players for the Memphis Grizzlies. He started all 67 games in his rookie season and averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. With the help of this, Ja clinched the Rookie of the Year award in 2020. Miami Heat's Kendrick Nunn finished second and Zion Williamson came in third.

Ja continued his ascension in the league in the following seasons and made his first-ever All-Star appearance in 2022, also winning the Most Improved Player of the Year award. He made the All-Star team this season as well.

<span style="font-weight: 400">In February 2023, Morant was named to his second NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard for the Western Conference. Following this, i</span><span style="font-weight: 400">n March 2023, Morant was involved in an incident at a </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Colorado nightclub. This resulted in him getting suspended for eight games without pay. The suspension covered the six games that Morant had already missed as a result of his leave of absence from the Grizzlies.Â </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Two months after the first suspension, Morant was suspended from all team activities by the Grizzlies for flashing a gun during another Instagram Live session. This resulted in him getting suspended for 25 games provided that he fulfilled a league-sponsored program that addressed his wrongdoings. Morant returned from suspension in December. </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's career stats</b></h2>
<b>Regular season stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 257</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 22.5</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 7.4</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 4.8</span>

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<b>Playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 19</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 27.3</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 8.6</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 6.8</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's endorsements</b></h2>
Some of the major endorsement deals of Ja Morant are as follows:

Nike

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BodyArmor

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Hulu

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Beats by Dre

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Uber Eats

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Panini America

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PSD
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
2 x NBA All-Star (2022-2023)

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All NBA Second Team (2022)

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NBA Most Improved Player (2022)

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NBA Rookie of the Year (2020)

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NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020)

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Consensus first-team All-American (2019)

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NCAA season assists leader (2019)

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Lute Olson Award (2019)

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Bob Cousy Award (2019)

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OVC Player of the Year (2019)

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2? First-team All-OVC (2018, 2019)

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OVC Tournament MVP (2019)
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's current contract details</b></h2>
Ja Morant signed a four-year $39.62 million rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies in 2019. Then in July 2022, he reportedly signed a massive five-year $194.3 million designated rookie contract extension. With this, Morant is all set to receive an annual average salary of $38 million. He will earn around $33 million for the <span style="font-weight: 400">ongoing 2023-24 season</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's charity and foundation</b></h2>
Ja Morant reportedly organized a fundraiser for his 20th birthday to help The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Greater Memphis and pledged to match every donation up to $10,000. He also gifted a recovery room to Murray State, which is fully designed with NBA-approved technology to help the program. In 2021, Morant took to social media and started the #Jas12DaysofKindess drive where he asked his fans to suggest charitable organizations that he would go on to support for the next 12 days. Morant, together with his partners, helped organizations such as Camp Conquest, George Mark Children's House, Opportunities Inc., First Responders Children's Foundation, etc during the drive.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's shoe deal</b></h2>
Ja Morant signed a multi-year deal with Nike before the 2019 NBA draft, which is reportedly worth $12.01 million. Given the star's high-flying and electrifying style, he is one of the most marketable young athletes in the league. Nike took a substantial step in its relationship with Morant at the end of last year. After rumors of Ja getting his line of signature shoes, the brand unveiled the "Day One" Nike JA 1 in December 2022. Then in April 2023, the JA 1s were released to the public.

In its most recent development, t<span style="font-weight: 400">he Memphis Grizzlies suspended the 23-year-old Morant when a new video showed the All-Star brandishing a gun, which left NBA commissioner Adam Silver <em>â€œshocked.â€</em> Morant was subsequently suspended for a second time for the same reason â€“ a video being posted of the MVP candidate holding a weapon â€“ the second incident in two months. Following this, </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Morantâ€™s signature shoe was no longer listed for sale on Nikeâ€™s website or the company app.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's car collection</b></h2>
Ja Morant is a huge fan of fancy cars and has spent similarly on his car collection. As soon as he made it to the NBA, the star gifted new cars to his parents. He reportedly owns a Rolls Royce Dawn, which is worth around $1 million. Morant also has an Aston Martin Vantage, a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, a Porsche Cayenne, and a Ferrari Roma.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Ja Morant bought a mansion for his parents in Eads,Â Tennessee, in 2019 worth a reported $1.3 million, after signing his rookie contract. After signing a huge extension in 2022, Morant added another property near his parent's mansion for a reported $3 million. The mansion spans 13,836 square feet and includes seven bedrooms among other luxury amenities.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's</b><b>Â social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/jamorant/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@jamorant</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/jamorant?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JaMorant</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/jamorant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JaMorant</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Ja Morant</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>August 10, 1999</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Dalzell, South Carolina</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>174 lb (79 kg)</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Tee and Jamie Morant</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Teniya Morant</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$80 Million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$12 Million</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Single</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>Kaari Jaidyn Morant</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Memphis Grizzlies</td>
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Ja Morant

Who is Ja Morant? Ja Morant was selected 2nd overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA draft after an impressive sophomore season at Murray State. In just his second year, Morant led the Grizzlies to the playoffs and claimed the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year award. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA &#8211; MAY 07: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 07, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Now in his fourth NBA season at only 24 years old, Morant has already been named an All-Star twice and earned All-NBA Second Team honors in 2022. With impressive athleticism, superb court vision, and playmaking ability, Morant has transformed into a triple-double threat and has helped turn the Grizzlies into a dangerous playoff contender out of the West. Ja Morant&#8217;s early life Ja Morant was born on August 10, 1999, in Dalzell, South Carolina, where he spent most of his early life. The high-flying star picked up basketball from a very early stage and was a high school superstar playing for Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina. He ended his high school career as the school&#8217;s all-time leading scorer in 2017. Ja Morant&#8217;s family and personal life Ja Morant&#8217;s parents are Tee and Jamie Morant who were both basketball players. Morant has a younger sister, Teniya. His mother was a high school basketball star and played softball in college. On the other hand, Morant&#8217;s father played alongside Allen Iverson in high school and then played college basketball for Claflin University. Even though Tee had an opportunity to play overseas basketball, he opted to stay home to take care of his wife when she was pregnant with Ja. He sacrificed his basketball career and became a barber to help his son become a basketball star.  USA Today via Reuters Morant reportedly dated Kadre Dixon, who played basketball and volleyball for Fisk University. They were alleged to have started dating in 2017 and kept it private until Dixon posted a picture of the two on social media in 2018. The two welcomed their daughter Kaari Jaidyn Morant in 2019. Many believe Morant and Dixon broke up after they unfollowed each other on social media. The Grizzlies star has a daughter named Kaari Jaidyn Morant, born in 2019. Ja Morant&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Ja Morant is one of the most exciting young talents in the NBA. His fortune has been on the rise as his ascension in the league continues. According to various reports, Morant has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The Memphis GrizzliesÂ star earned around $12 million in NBA salaries this year. In his four years in the league, Morant has earned around $38 million in NBA salaries. Furthermore, the point guard also has endorsement deals with major brands like Nike,Â BodyArmor, Hulu, Beats by Dre, etc, which adds millions to his fortune. Morant continues to benefit from the $39.6 million four-year extension he signed in 2021 with the Grizzlies. The contract is expected to rise to $231 million based on assorted milestones. He has also signed a lucrative deal with Nike, earning him an annual figure of $12 million. Morant turned heads at Powerade, who secured him on a multi-year contract, adding $10 million a year to his earnings. Ja Morant&#8217;s career Ja Morant was not heavily recruited despite his great performances for Crestwood High School. The only major NCAA Division I school to offer Ja a scholarship was the University of South Carolina. However, he opted to play for Murray State after an assistant coach saw him playing in a gym. Morant and his family thought Murray State wanted him more so they agreed to the scholarship in 2017. The young hooper slowly but steadily became one of the best college stars in the country playing for the program. In his freshman year, the school lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The team was eliminated in the second round the next year. Morant finished his college career as the only player ever to average at least 20 points and 10 assists per game in a single season. After the elimination, he declared for the NBA draft in 2019.  USA Today via Reuters After a scintillating college career, Morant grabbed the attention of NBA teams. He was touted to be a lottery pick and the Grizzlies selected him as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Interestingly, Morant&#8217;s AAU teammate Zion Williamson went to the New Orleans Pelicans as the #1 pick. Morant hit the ground running and became one of the most important players for the Memphis Grizzlies. He started all 67 games in his rookie season and averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. With the help of this, Ja clinched the Rookie of the Year award in 2020. Miami Heat&#8217;s Kendrick Nunn finished second and Zion Williamson came in third. Ja continued his ascension in the league in the following seasons and made his first-ever All-Star appearance in 2022, also winning the Most Improved Player of the Year award. He made the All-Star team this season as well. In February 2023, Morant was named to his second NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard for the Western Conference. Following this, in March 2023, Morant was involved in an incident at a Colorado nightclub. This resulted in him getting suspended for eight games without pay. The suspension covered the six games that Morant had already missed as a result of his leave of absence from the Grizzlies.Â  Two months after the first suspension, Morant was suspended from all team activities by the Grizzlies for flashing a gun during another Instagram Live session. This resulted in him getting suspended for 25 games provided that he fulfilled a league-sponsored program that addressed his wrongdoings. Morant returned from suspension in December. Ja Morant&#8217;s career stats Regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 257 Points per game &#8211; 22.5 Assists per game &#8211; 7.4 Rebounds per game &#8211; 4.8 &nbsp; Playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 19 Points per game &#8211; 27.3 Assists per game &#8211; 8.6 Rebounds per game &#8211; 6.8 Ja Morant&#8217;s endorsements Some of the major endorsement deals of Ja Morant are as follows: Nike &nbsp; BodyArmor &nbsp; Hulu &nbsp; Beats by Dre &nbsp; Uber Eats &nbsp; Panini America &nbsp; PSD Ja Morant&#8217;s major achievements and awards 2 x NBA All-Star (2022-2023) &nbsp; All NBA Second Team (2022) &nbsp; NBA Most Improved Player (2022) &nbsp; NBA Rookie of the Year (2020) &nbsp; NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020) &nbsp; Consensus first-team All-American (2019) &nbsp; NCAA season assists leader (2019) &nbsp; Lute Olson Award (2019) &nbsp; Bob Cousy Award (2019) &nbsp; OVC Player of the Year (2019) &nbsp; 2? First-team All-OVC (2018, 2019) &nbsp; OVC Tournament MVP (2019) Ja Morant&#8217;s current contract details Ja Morant signed a four-year $39.62 million rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies in 2019. Then in July 2022, he reportedly signed a massive five-year $194.3 million designated rookie contract extension. With this, Morant is all set to receive an annual average salary of $38 million. He will earn around $33 million for the ongoing 2023-24 season Ja Morant&#8217;s charity and foundation Ja Morant reportedly organized a fundraiser for his 20th birthday to help The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Greater Memphis and pledged to match every donation up to $10,000. He also gifted a recovery room to Murray State, which is fully designed with NBA-approved technology to help the program. In 2021, Morant took to social media and started the #Jas12DaysofKindess drive where he asked his fans to suggest charitable organizations that he would go on to support for the next 12 days. Morant, together with his partners, helped organizations such as Camp Conquest, George Mark Children&#8217;s House, Opportunities Inc., First Responders Children&#8217;s Foundation, etc during the drive. Ja Morant&#8217;s shoe deal Ja Morant signed a multi-year deal with Nike before the 2019 NBA draft, which is reportedly worth $12.01 million. Given the star&#8217;s high-flying and electrifying style, he is one of the most marketable young athletes in the league. Nike took a substantial step in its relationship with Morant at the end of last year. After rumors of Ja getting his line of signature shoes, the brand unveiled the &#8220;Day One&#8221; Nike JA 1 in December 2022. Then in April 2023, the JA 1s were released to the public. In its most recent development, the Memphis Grizzlies suspended the 23-year-old Morant when a new video showed the All-Star brandishing a gun, which left NBA commissioner Adam Silver â€œshocked.â€ Morant was subsequently suspended for a second time for the same reason â€“ a video being posted of the MVP candidate holding a weapon â€“ the second incident in two months. Following this, Morantâ€™s signature shoe was no longer listed for sale on Nikeâ€™s website or the company app. Ja Morant&#8217;s car collection Ja Morant is a huge fan of fancy cars and has spent similarly on his car collection. As soon as he made it to the NBA, the star gifted new cars to his parents. He reportedly owns a Rolls Royce Dawn, which is worth around $1 million. Morant also has an Aston Martin Vantage, a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, a Porsche Cayenne, and a Ferrari Roma. Ja Morant&#8217;s house Ja Morant bought a mansion for his parents in Eads,Â Tennessee, in 2019 worth a reported $1.3 million, after signing his rookie contract. After signing a huge extension in 2022, Morant added another property near his parent&#8217;s mansion for a reported $3 million. The mansion spans 13,836 square feet and includes seven bedrooms among other luxury amenities. Ja Morant&#8217;sÂ social media accounts  Instagram @jamorant  Twitter @JaMorant  Facebook @JaMorant    Full Name Temetrius Jamel &#8220;Ja&#8221; Morant  Popular Name Ja Morant  Birth Date August 10, 1999  Birth Place Dalzell, South Carolina  Height 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)  Weight 174 lb (79 kg)  Parents Tee and Jamie Morant  Siblings Teniya Morant  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $80 Million  Salary $12 Million  Relationship/Marital Status Single  Children Kaari Jaidyn Morant  Profession Basketball player  Team Memphis Grizzlies

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Who is LeBron James? LeBron James is widely considered to be one of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball. Born in Akron, James spent the majority of his professional career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers, winning multiple NBA championships and earning numerous accolades along the way. Dec 7, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA In Season Tournament Semifinal at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports &nbsp; Known for his exceptional all-around game, James is a four-time MVP and has been selected to the All-Star team a record 18 times. LeBron James&#8217; early life LeBron James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio. James started playing basketball at a young age, showing great potential. He soon became one of the best high school basketball players in the country. 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LeBron James&#8217; achievements and awards 4Ã— NBA champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) 4Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) 19Ã— NBA All-Star (2005â€“2023) 3Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2006, 2008, 2018) 13Ã— All-NBA First Team (2006, 2008â€“2018, 2020) 3Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2005, 2007, 2021) 3Ã— All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2022, 2023) 5Ã— NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009â€“2013) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014) NBA Rookie of the Year (2004) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004) NBA scoring champion (2008) NBA assists leader (2020) NBA 75th Anniversary Team AP Athlete of the Decade (the 2010s) 4Ã— AP Athlete of the Year (2013, 2016, 2018, 2020) 3Ã— Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2012, 2016, 2020) USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2012) 2Ã— National high school player of the year (2002, 2003) McDonald&#8217;s All-American Game MVP (2003) 2Ã— First-team Parade All-American (2002, 2003) 3Ã— Ohio Mr. Basketball (2001â€“2003) 3x USA Today All-USA First Team (2001-2003) No. 23 retired by St. Vincentâ€“St. Mary LeBron James&#8217; charity and foundation Some of the biggest donations made by LeBron James are to the charities: After-school All-Stars Mohammed Ali: A Force for Change Boys and Girls Club of America Children&#8217;s Defence Fund ONEXONE I Promise School Most of these charities are aimed at helping children and the younger generation. King James is dedicated to providing the youth of America, especially those at risk, the opportunity required to prosper in life with his &#8216;I Promise&#8217; initiative. LeBron James&#8217; rings Over his illustrious 20-year career (and counting), James has won four NBA championships. He has led three different franchises &#8211; the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Los Angeles Lakers &#8211; to NBA titles. James&#8217; first title came in 2012 with the Heat, when he won his first Finals MVP award, followed by a second consecutive title in 2013. After returning to Cleveland in 2014, James delivered on his promise to bring the city its first major sports championship in over 50 years. In 2016, James powered the Cavaliers back from a daunting 3-1 deficit against the record-setting Golden State Warriors in the Finals. James won his 4th championship and NBA Finals MVP award in 2020, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a championship against his former side, the Miami Heat. LeBron James&#8217; shoe deals LeBron James signed a huge deal with Nike even before he entered the NBA. As James&#8217; superstardom rose, he became one of the most important faces of the brand, with his line of signature shoes, which is in its 20th version now. The four-time NBA MVP signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2015 for an undisclosed fee. LeBron James&#8217; house LeBron James has reiterated multiple times that he does not spend his hard-earned money without reason. Former teammate Dwyane Wade once revealed that James is one of the cheapest players in the league despite being one of the richest. However, James knows how to spend his fortune in style. And when it comes to where he lives, the King does not compromise. According to reports, LeBron owns multiple properties in California, Ohio, and Miami, that are worth a combined estimated value of $100 million. LeBron James&#8217; car collection LeBron James is known for having an extensive collection of cars, estimated to be worth over $2 million. Some of the standouts include a Chevy Camaro SS, a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, and the Dodge Challenger SRT 392. He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, a 720-horsepower V12 supercar. Another notable element of his collection is a Mercedes luxury sedan, the Maybach S650, worth around $200,000. Notably, after teaming up with Shaquille O&#8217;Neal in Cleveland, Shaq gifted LeBron a Rolls Royce Phantom for his 25th birthday. The luxury car goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds and is valued at around $505,000. LeBron James&#8217; controversial moments LeBron James has not had any major controversies so far. However, there have been a few questionable moments in his career. James was the centerpiece of controversy during his high school career for accepting gifts. Then his infamous move to the Miami Heat in 2010, announced on national television, stirred up a lot of controversy. James, who is very vocal about his political beliefs, was criticized for his association with Nike because of the brand&#8217;s political stance. Also, his comments on America after Brittney Griner&#8217;s detainment in Russia sparked some controversy. Will LeBron James retire? LeBron James, 39, is currently playing his 21st NBA season in the NBA. The future Hall of Famer is still playing at the highest level, but he is definitely at the tail end of his career. However, the Lakers icon will not retire after the 2023-24 season as he has multiple times opened up about his desire to play alongside his son Bronny James in the league. Bronny will be eligible to declare for the NBA draft next year. So there is a high chance that James may continue playing in the league until his son enters the NBA. LeBron James&#8217; social media accounts  Instagram @kingjames  Twitter @KingJames  Facebook @LeBron James  Website https://www.lebronjames.com/  &nbsp;  Full Name LeBron Raymone James Sr.  Popular Name LeBron James  Birth Date December 30, 1984  Birth Place Akron, Ohio  Height 6&#8242; 9&#8243; (2.06 m)  Weight 250 lbs  Parents Gloria James  Siblings None  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $1 Billion  Salary $97.1 Million  Spouse Savannah James  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Three  Profession Basketball player  Team Los Angeles Lakers

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