Time isn’t ticking very well for the professional basketball player Ja Morant who recently faced suspension for holding a handgun during an Instagram live. Moreover, he faced similar consequences for displaying a gun in a nightclub while being in an Insta-live.
His team Memphis Grizzlies suspended him from eight games previously and his time the degree of his punishment isn’t revealed yet by the team. Ja has always been a powerful rookie who snatched away everyone’s attention since his debut match.
So, let’s explore how much he makes from his career as a basketball player.
How much does Ja Morant make per game?
After being drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA draft, Morant shook hands with the team in a four-year contract of $39.6 million. However, as his contract ended with Grizzlies, Morant signed a contract extension of five years with the team.
So, as per the proper calculation, if the NBA star makes appearances in the 82 regular-season games, he will receive a base salary for each game of $147,798.
How much does Ja Morant make per year?
Morant’s $194,300,000 extension deal will offer him a good amount of money compared to his previous contract. This new deal comes with a guaranteed amount of $194,300,000 elevating his per-year income to $38,860,000. In the same vein, for the 2023-24 season, he is expected to earn $33,500,000 as his base salary.
What is Ja Morant’s net worth in 2023?
The point guard has a net worth of $80 million as of 2023 that he amassed from his NBA salary, his million-dollar endorsements deals, and his media presence.
Ja Morant won his first NBA All-Star as a rookie and put an end to his 2022 season bagging the NBA Most Improved Player award. As soon as he placed his toe on the wooden court, he gave the signal of him being a hard nut to crack. When might Morant resume playing? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
