Memphis Zoo names baby giraffe after Morant
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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant now has an animal named in his honor.
The Memphis Zoo announced Thursday that it named its newest baby giraffe Ja Raffe as a nod to the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year. The calf was born Nov. 10 to parents Niklas and Angela Kate.
We have some new hooves on the African Veldt. His name is Ja Raffe to celebrate @memgrizz’s @JaMorant winning @NBA Rookie of the year. Read more in our latest ZooNews Blog. #memphiszoo #GrindCity #giraffe @zoos_aquariums #babyanimal pic.twitter.com/nwPK8olK9x
— Memphis Zoo (@MemphisZoo) November 19, 2020
Morant, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in his first season with the Grizzlies.
“Ja”raffe was born a legend ‼️🦒
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) November 19, 2020