Ja Morant's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Ja Morant. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant is a professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He gained recognition playing college basketball for Murray State, earning consensus first-team All-American honors in 2019. Known for his athleticism and playmaking abilities, Morant quickly became a prominent figure in the NBA.
1984: First Murray State Triple-Double
In 1984, Isacc Miles recorded the first triple-double in Murray State history.
1996: Former Assist Record
In the 1996-97 season, Chad Townsend set the previous school single-season assist record of 212.
1998: Last Mid-Major First Pick
In 1998, Michael Olowokandi of Pacific was the last true mid-major pick in the top five of the NBA draft.
1999: Previous Assists Record
In 1999, Aubrey Reese set the previous assists record at CFSB Center with 12 against Alabama State.
February 2007: Previous Grizzlies Record
In February 2007, Mike Miller set the previous record for most points in a game by a Grizzlies player.
2012: Last Triple-Double
In 2012, Draymond Green recorded the last triple-double in the NCAA tournament before Ja Morant.
January 10, 2019: Wooden Award Watch List
On January 10, 2019, Ja Morant was named to the midseason top 25 watch list for the John R. Wooden Award and broke the school record for most assists in a single game, with 18.
2019: Named All-American
In 2019, Ja Morant was a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore while playing college basketball for the Murray State Racers.
2020: NBA Rookie of the Year
In 2020, Ja Morant was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.
June 1, 2021: Moneybagg Yo Releases "Rookie of the Year" Song
On June 1, 2021, rapper Moneybagg Yo released the song "Rookie of the Year" in celebration of Ja Morant being named NBA Rookie of the Year.
April 21, 2022: First Postseason Triple-Double
On April 21, 2022, during Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs, Ja Morant posted 16 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, achieving the first postseason triple-double in Grizzlies franchise history.
2022: Named NBA All-Star
In 2022, Ja Morant was named to his first NBA All-Star Game as a starter. Also won the NBA Most Improved Player Award and was selected to his first All-NBA Team.
January 29, 2023: Morant Records Seventh Career Triple-Double
On January 29, 2023, Ja Morant achieved his seventh career triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists in a win against the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first Grizzlies player to reach at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists in a single game.
December 19, 2023: Morant returns from suspension with game-winning shot
On December 19, 2023, Ja Morant returned from suspension, scoring 27 of his 34 points in the second half and making the game-winning shot in a 115–113 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.
