Ja Morant will wear No. 1, marking a departure from the number that had followed him throughout his basketball career.
Morant had worn No. 12 from his time at Crestwood High School in South Carolina through his college career at Murray State and into the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies.
A New Number for a Familiar Star
The change represents a visible shift for Morant, whose No. 12 had become closely associated with his rise from high school standout to college star and NBA guard.
While the number will be different, the move simply marks the next chapter in Morant’s career presentation on the court.