Ja Morant’s Powerful Post-China Tour Statement
After an unforgettable tour in China, Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant is speaking out and sending a strong message.
What did he say? Get ready for an unfiltered look at Morant’s thoughts on his international experience, basketball’s global growth and his own personal growth.
Morant’s words are sparking conversations – what’s your take?
Famously home to some of the world’s most devoted basketball fans, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies was the pioneer among an increasing number of players to travel to China this summer.
Recent remarks made by Morant regarding the excursion suggest that he thoroughly enjoyed himself.
Last month, Morant set out on an international tour, stopping in New York for the NY versus. NY streetball competition and Augusta, Georgia for the EYBL Peach Jam.
From there, he flew overseas for three more stops in Asia, including China, Tokyo, and Manila.
Nike detailed Morant’s schedule at each stop in a July press release advertising the tour; at each stop, he would participate in a variety of community outreach events.
With the release of fresh colourways for each tour stop, Morant was able to promote his new signature sneaker, the Ja 3, even more.
“From New York, Ja will travel to China, where he’ll host clinics and training opportunities for local hoopers and future stars in Mission Rise 2025, a program to give talented youth a shot to become the next world-class players,” the release read.
“He’ll then continue to Tokyo to connect with local athletes and fans while building a deeper connection with Japanese culture.
The Make Them Watch Tour will conclude in Manila, where Ja will continue to lift up the next generation, create new experiences for athletes, learn about local culture and grow the game.
He’ll invite local high school players to watch his workout and inspire Filipino hoopers of all levels at a Make Them Watch exhibition game while in Manila.”
Felt The Love
Out of the three stops Morant made in Asia, it’s clear his experience in China left the biggest impression on him. Several NBA players have made the trip to China to visit the legions of adoring fans this summer, with Morant being one of the first.
“I travel the miles to come out here and just to see all the love, where you have people standing outside the hotel, people standing outside whatever spot I got to go to, or even in the Rise gym, where you had 500 to 600 fans just in there, just screaming and showing a lot of energy.”
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