Grizzlies guard Ja Morant got attention all season thanks to play that earned him the Rookie of the Year award, and his jersey sales also serve to show that his popularity is on the rise. Here’s the Memphis Commercial Appeal:
The league, along with the National Basketball Player’s Association, announced Wednesday that Morant was the only rookie listed among the NBA’s top 15 most popular jerseys since the league restarted in July.
He was 15th with LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, Jayson Tatum and Giannis Antetokounmpo in the top five. The results were based on NBAStore.com sales from July 30-Sept. 28.
Morant being the lone rookie on there was a mild surprise. Fellow rookie Zion Williamson led the NBA in memorabilia sold since his debut on Jan. 22 across the Fanatics network, which includes NBAStore.com.
Next up for the Gizzlies is the draft. With what would have been their No. 14 pick in the hands of the Celtics due to a trade, focus will be on free agency. Every key Grizzlies player is signed at least through next season, but the team could use help in the scoring department.
