# Basketball Star-Designed Sneakers
Ja Morant Teamed Up with Nike on the New Nike Ja 1

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-12-26 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-ja-1
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/12/nike-ja-morant-first-signature-sneaker-nike-ja-1)

Nike has just announced that Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies is the first "first Gen Z signature athlete" to join the Nike basketball roster and the collaboration has already resulted in the new Nike Ja 1 sneaker.

The Nike Ja 1 comes in a striking light blue hue with mesh side panels and alternating pops of pink and yellow on the sole. A rainbow ombre swish also adorns the sides of the shoes, as well as a stylized 'JA.' As Nike explains, the new sneakers are inspired by Morant's "verticality, speed, and sharpness" on the court. A secret extra detail is that Morant’s daughter's name, Kaari, is stamped onto the bottom of the shoes.

The new Nike Ja 1 sneaker is set to be released in 2023.

Image Credit: Nike, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/12/nike-ja-morant-first-signature-sneaker-nike-ja-1)