Ja Morant is a self-made superstar, a soaring, nightly viral comet who made it out the mud by tirelessly working on his dad’s concrete court in the backyard, shooting on crooked rims, jumping on tractor tires, dribbling through sun-stained traffic cones in steamy South Carolina summers. The Nike Ja 1 "Trivia" Men's Basketball Shoe is a testament to his rise, offering elevated cushioning that supports prolonged hang time and speed without sacrificing comfort. With optimal containment, you are always in control of your agile explosiveness, just like Ja as he leaps for a lob high above the rim or swivels around a reeling defense in transition.
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Since Day 1
Ja is blue collar barbeque, an underrated underdog who was raised by his Dalzell community and then brought them along for the ride since Day 1. He’s a talent defined by his old school work ethic, going from overlooked recruit to superstardom but he’s never forgotten where he came from. Go back to Dalzell at the crack of dawn in the summer and Ja will be there with a group of peers running through the same drills he did as a youth as his dad, Tee, instructs from the side. Sunrise is inspired by the consistent work Ja puts in when no one was watching that is now the driving force to his personal ascension.
Go and Explode
A full-length Air Zoom Strobel unit provides maximum underfoot comfort and responsiveness. A forefoot Zoom bag provide increased responsiveness and vertical acceleration.
Keep Your Moves in Check
An iconic heel/ankle containment ecosystem manages the micromovements of your ankle, so that you’re in control and always supported whether you’re changing directions at high speeds, springing toward the rim or staying in front of shifty ball handler on defense.
Land Softly
Ja is must-see TV, a viral highlight reel waiting to happen with hops that look like he’s jumping off a trampoline. Dual density cushioning offers zonal cushioning that reduces landing forces and the impact of vertical/horizontal movements with an emphasis on heel-to-toe transition time.