Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) passes the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
MANILA, Philippines — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is coming to the Philippines for the first time on August 2.
The visit is part of the NBA player’s Make Them Watch tour, where he will promote his third Nike signature shoe and interact with the current and next generation of basketball players in Manila.
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“I’m excited to pull up and share a piece of my journey with the next generation of hoopers around the world, and I also want to check how basketball is played in their own communities. Getting to learn new cultures through hoops is a unique opportunity, and I’m hyped about that.”
The 25-year-old Morant will invite Filipino high school players to watch his workouts. A Make Them Watch exhibition game is also scheduled.
Also part of the tour is experiencing the sights and culture the country has to offer.
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Morant’s Make Them Watch tour starts in the US before he makes his way to Asia, where he will also visit China and Tokyo. Manila will be his last stop.
He will also take part in the summer hoops in New York, Nike’s annual NY vs NY tournament.
Morant also visits China from July 25 to 30 and Tokyo, Japan, on July 31.