Ja Morant

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ja Morant felt real generous after signing his five-year, $193 million rookie max extension. So much so that he made a Dallas waitress' day ...

The clip is from a docuseries that follows the Memphis Grizzlies star.

Morant told her she played basketball, and she asked if he was going to the NBA. Sure, $500 is a significantly large tip, but Morant was just passing the wealth around. Morant replied by saying he was "Black Jesus," but this was not a satisfactory answer for her. He had just given the waitress a $500 tip, and she looked at him not quite sure of what was going on, or who the generous tipper was. She was asked if she saw the number right because...well, who wouldn't when seeing $500 in the tip line for a dinner for meal for just a few people. Ja Morant is one of the NBA's young superstars, but as he is still on the rise -- and not playing in a particularly large market -- he can still go unrecognized when he's out and about.

There's a video going viral of the Memphis Grizzlies star dishing out a $500 tip to a waitress at a restaurant. The woman did not recognize him at first, ...

The woman did not recognize him at first, asking who he was. There's a video going viral of the Memphis Grizzlies star dishing out a $500 tip to a waitress at a restaurant. Look: Video Of Ja Morant At Restaurant Goes Viral

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Here’s a clip from the recent vid of Ja tipping a waitress $500. Amazing. pic.twitter.com/33GI81k4oI If you’re a Grizzlies fan and don’t follow Ja Morant’s videographer @shotbynie you’re missing out. Morant almost immediately became a fan favorite for the way he embraced the city of Memphis. It also helped he immediately looked like a franchise cornerstone and guided the Grizzlies to the playoffs in each of the last two seasons.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant made a Florida waitress' day with a $500 tip as his crew filmed him for a docu-series.

Morant said he played for the Grizzlies and the woman knew at that moment who he was. The woman was asked Morant which sport he played and what team he played for. The waitress asked Morant who he was, and the player jokingly responded, "Black Jesus."

A video of Ja Morant giving a Miami-area waitress a $500 tip — and her priceless reaction — went viral in NBA circles on Tuesday.

But after he gave her a $500 tip, she wanted to know more — and when she found out it was Morant her reaction was priceless. — Ja Morant (@JaMorant)July 5, 2022 — Devin Walker (@Devin_Walker2)July 5, 2022

Memphis Grizzlies stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. couldn't help but laugh at the recent "Black Jesus" trend that is going viral online.

After all, there is no doubt that Ja is one of, if not the most electrifying player in the NBA today. As most NBA fans know, it was a nickname Michael Jordan was known for–with both Kobe Bryant and Reggie Miller having their own stories about it. It was a heartwarming exchange that really stood out because of the waitress’ reaction after learning that he was talking to the Grizzlies star himself.

Ja Morant, the rising Memphis Grizzlies star who is currently the subject of an upcoming YouTube docuseries, was eating with some friends at a Florida.

It’s a sweet clip, especially as the server starts to realize who she’s talking to, but it’s a nice reminder for all of us. If you’re a Grizzlies fan and don’t follow Ja Morant’s videographer @shotbynie you’re missing out. I’ll share a link below to subscribe.

After prying a bit further and learning he played for the Grizzlies, the waitress finally recognized the 22-year-old star player – and she audibly gasped. The ...

Morant replied saying he was "Black Jesus." Morant reportedly agreed to a five-year, $193 million contract extension last week, and the total deal could be worth up $231 million, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported. The NBA's reigning Most Improved Player of the Year winner replied to one tweet saying, "Blessings come when you bless others."

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant left a $500 tip for a waitress and her reaction, caught on camera for Morant's YouTube docuseries, is priceless.

When Morant told the waitress that he plays for the Grizzlies, she opened her mouth in shock. The waitress stood and looked at the receipt, then questioned who Morant was. The back-and-fourth exchange led to a feel-good moment captured in the third episode of Morant's new YouTube docuseries.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant just signed a new 5-year/$193-million deal and he's not wasting any time spreading the love.

Morant has a history of sharing his blessings. The woman was shocked and then asked Ja his name. The clip was shared by Shot By Nie and reposted by Overtime.