Ja Morant's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Ja Morant's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Ankle Injuries | Right Ankle | 2021-11-25 | Missed several games | Morant landed awkwardly on an opponent's foot after attempting a layup, leading to a sprain. He had to be helped off the court. | Ja Morant injured his right ankle during a game against the Atlanta Hawks. | 2 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (R.I.C.E), followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. | Short-term absence from games, no long-lasting effects noticed. | Frustration due to missing games, but remained positive. | None significant prior to this. | Returned after 2 weeks of recovery and rehabilitation. | Moderate | R.I.C.E, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications. | Memphis Grizzlies medical team | No long-term impact reported. | Strengthening exercises for ankle stability, wearing supportive footwear. | Missed 4 games | Swelling, pain, and limited mobility in the right ankle. | Moderate, due to the nature of the sport. | Family, teammates, and coaching staff. | Team's facilities and local physical therapy clinic. |
| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2022-03-17 | Missed a few games | Morant experienced lower back discomfort after a hard fall during a drive to the basket. He played through the pain but eventually had to sit out to recover properly. | Injury sustained during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. | 1 week | Rest, physical therapy focusing on core and back strength, and gradual return to activity. | Minor setback, quickly returned to form. | Mild frustration, but remained focused on recovery. | None significant prior to this. | Returned to play after 1 week. | Mild | Rest, physical therapy, pain management. | Memphis Grizzlies medical team | No long-term impact reported. | Core strengthening exercises, proper warm-up routines. | Missed 2 games | Pain and stiffness in the lower back. | Low to moderate, with proper care. | Family, teammates, and coaching staff. | Team's facilities and local physical therapy clinic. |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2020-12-22 | Missed several games | Morant collided with an opponent and fell awkwardly, causing a knee sprain. He was visibly in pain and had to leave the court. | Injury occurred during a game against the Brooklyn Nets. | 3 weeks | Initial rest followed by a structured physical therapy program focusing on knee stability and strength. | Temporary setback, but no long-term issues. | Concern about the severity, but showed resilience. | None significant prior to this. | Returned to play after 3 weeks. | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications. | Memphis Grizzlies medical team | No long-term impact reported. | Knee braces during practice, strengthening exercises. | Missed 5 games | Swelling, pain, and instability in the left knee. | Moderate, due to the nature of the sport. | Family, teammates, and coaching staff. | Team's facilities and local physical therapy clinic. |
Ja Morant's Sports Injuries Videos
Ja Morant takes a hard fall and appears to injure his wrist | NBA on ESPN
Ja Morant left the Memphis Grizzlies' Game 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers after taking a hard fall and hurting his wrist. Anthony Davis drew an offensive foul on Morant, who was visibly shaken up and grabbing his right hand. Morant then ran back to the locker room in pain.
Draymond Green Grabs Ja Morant to Prevent Injury 😳
Draymond Green committed a foul to slow down the break and ensure Ja Morant was okay after Morant ran into him. Green tried to catch Morant to keep him upright, showing concern for his safety. Despite the intense game, Green's actions demonstrated sportsmanship.
Ja Morant was close to ending the season after a Flagrant-2 foul by Marcus Morris. 😳
Ja Morant makes a notable play, and there's a discussion about Marcus Morris becoming Public Enemy. A flagrant foul is assessed, with debate on whether it's a flagrant one or possibly a two.
Ja Morant in Serious Pain After Leg Injury, Exits the Game 😟
Ja Morant appeared to have a non-contact injury, concerningly holding his knee as he hobbled off to the side during the game.
