Ja Morant is already one of the biggest stars in the NBA, but he still wants more, with his next focus being becoming a billionaire.
He, then, intends to follow in the footsteps of LeBron James, who became the first athlete in the league to reach that level.
However, his goal appears to be even more ambitious. Reach this mark under 30 years old. Therefore, he would have seven more seasons to reach this value.
“My mom and I started talking about it right after last season ended,” Morant told Forbes.
“I want to be a billionaire by the age of 30. That’s my goal right now. So I have seven years to work on it.” Morant said.
LeBron James, who is also a billionaire, and had an estimated net worth of US$1.2 billion during the last NBA season, serves as a symbol for Morant.
However, their income goes far beyond the courts. The Lakers star is part, for example, of an investment group that owns a percentage of Liverpool, England. But, they own the Boston Red Sox, a team in the American baseball league.
Furthermore, he has confirmed several times that he has a stock and investment portfolio. He has even invested in his theatre career.
Morant currently has a $194 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. The bond, incidentally, was renewed in June 2022, shortly after the end of the last season.
In addition to making an appearance in the film “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” the number 6 directed “Arremessando Alto,” which played the character Adam Sandler and featured several NBA players.
Morant also has several endorsements, which include Beats By Dre, Hasbro, Panini and Hyperice. Furthermore, the point guard just signed his first contract with Nike to launch his first line of sneakers.
