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If you thought Ja Morant is the most famous person in his family, wait till you meet his dad. In a tweet doing rounds of the internet, Ja’s dad is seen looking like popular singer Usher.

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After the tweet went viral on the internet, NBA twitter has given their reactions. Moreover, people are speculating whether Usher thought it was him after looking at the photo.

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NBA’s latest superstar Ja Morant has a celebrity in his family

There is no denying Ja Morant is the latest NBA sensation. The Memphis Grizzlies star is having a super season and has led his team to the NBA playoffs.

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However, it is his dad going viral on the internet. During round 1 of the NBA playoffs, Ja’s dad attended the game between Memphis and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Interestingly enough, he was looking like the singer Usher.

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Tee Morant is a regular attendee of the games of Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant as he enthusiastically cheers up his son, who is having great season. 

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Morant averages 27.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists this season. Moreover, the Memphis Grizzlies have the upper hand over their playoffs rivals Minnesota Timberwolves.

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However, the Timberwolves currently lead the 7 match series 1-0. The Grizzlies lost the first game of round 1 of the 117-130. Anthony Edwards led a spirited win with 36 points as the number 7 seed stunned a number 2 seed Memphis.

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On the other hand, Ja Morant scored 32 points and 8 assists. Dillon Brooks lent a hand in the Grizzlies scoring with 24 points. (Source: ESPN)

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Fans react to the viral photo

With Ja Morant’s father’s photo doing the rounds of the internet, fans on Twitter have given their reactions. Here are some of the best reactions to the photo.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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