Upon the conclusion of Ja Morant’s suspension, the Memphis Grizzlies guard will unveil his Christmas-themed sneakers.
Basketball enthusiasts have eagerly awaited the return of point guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies. The NBA All-Star is slated to resume play on December 19th in an away game against the New Orleans Pelicans, following a 25-game suspension.
Nike is eagerly anticipating Ja Morant’s return to the court, alongside the Memphis Grizzlies. Earlier this year, Morant made history as Nike’s first-ever Gen-Z signature athlete with the introduction of the Nike Ja 1.
Coincidentally, Morant’s debut of his new Christmas-themed sneakers aligns perfectly with his first game back on the court. Detailed information about the Nike Ja 1 “Xmas” basketball sneakers is provided here for athletes and fans alike.
The Nike Ja 1 “Xmas” will be available for purchase at 10:00 a.m. EST on the Nike website, the Nike SNKRS app, and select retailers. Priced at $130 for adult sizes, these performance basketball shoes are expected to sell out quickly. Fans have eagerly awaited this release since Morant sported the same colorway during a game against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day last year.
The phrase “Climb up the chimney” has been discreetly covered with a patch on the back of the left heel, marking the only difference from previous colorways. Nike likely aimed for a less provocative message on the sneakers, as seen with past releases.
According to Nike’s product description, the hue blends Canyon Purple with subtle hints of hazy Fuchsia Dream, symbolizing Morant’s transition from the shadowy blacktops to the gleaming hardwoods of the NBA. To add a touch of holiday spirit, the insole features bursts of red and green alongside freshly drawn snow-capped chimney artwork.
