?That?s Just Ja With a Wig?: NBA Fans Go Head Over Heels for Ja Morant?s 17-Year-Old ?Twin? Sister

It looks like the basketball bug runs in the genes of the Morant family. The Memphis Grizzlies star, Ja Morant has risen to name and fame, especially this season. His claim to bonafide superstardom is held deeply with the MVP conversations, records, and Nike endorsements. But he is not the only Morant who has dominated the court this year. It is also his sister, Teniya Morant.

In recent footage posted by ‘Courtside Films’, the NBA world got a glimpse into Niya’s array of basketball skills. And spoiler alert, she looks and plays almost identical to Ja himself.

The Morants take over

In the video, fans got to watch the brother-sister duo on the court. Ja was seen dancing and celebrating from the sidelines, as Niya goes on to destroy her opponents. She is agile and strong, showcasing her playmaking abilities with various shots from different angles. NBA Twitter was convinced that she was his “twin”. Others joked that Niya was “just Ja with a wig“.

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

In an ‘ABC 24′ interview last year, Tee Morant, their father, and also their coach, commented that Niya was focused and hardworking. She also credited her father’s criticisms. “I can take it because I know you are motivating me to be better“, Niya said.

She added that she was proud of her brother and his accomplishments, but she said she doesn’t want to entertain any comparisons. “He’s him, and I am me“, she added. The 17-year-old admitted that they work out together, and affirmed, “I am still my own person at the end of the day“.

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According to another media source, “The only fair comparison to make is that like her brother, Ja, she too feels like she?s being under-recruited coming out of Houston High School“. Despite hitting double-digit points this year, she has not gotten an official offer yet.

The rise of Ja Morant

In 2021, Morant was not even listed in the top 25 NBA players by ‘The Ringer’. On other rankings, he would end up in the 20s or even 30s. This year, he has been in the top 10 and spoken of in the same breath as the likes of Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

His contributions to the team have been so impactful that it can be argued that Ja Morant put the Grizzlies on the map. He spoke to ‘The Washington Post‘, “We are playing some of our best basketball right now. When teams face us, they have to be ready to come out and play. That?s the message we?re sending to the league.”

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Tonight the Memphis Grizzlies (29-13) played against the Indiana Pacers (23-21) at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Grizzlies won 130-112. Even today, Ja Morant’s performance made a great case for him. He finished the night with 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists.

The Grizzlies are now on a nine-game winning streak in the league. Do you think Ja Morant can lead his team all the way this season? Let us know in the comments below.