NBA prospect Ja Morant is now considered to be part of the Nike family.

the 2019 NBA Draft, the 19-year-old — who is projected by sports analysts to go No. 2 overall — announced he has signed a shoe deal with Nike.

“All my life, my parents worked for a check. Now I’m proud to say I work for the check. #Nike#NikeBasketball,” Morant wrote

Ja played college basketball at Murray State last year. Those in the know believe he will be drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies, who landed the No. 2 pick at the NBA Draft Lottery on May 14. In addition to his contract with the Nike Swoosh, Morant is expected to earn nearly $40 million through his rookie deal if he goes to Memphis. Stay tune for more news on what’s next to come from Nike and Ja Morant!

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