Ja Morant left a hefty $500 tip to the server at a restaurant after referring to himself as a popular Michael Jordan nickname. Later on, the Grizzlies star caused the waitress to freak out after revealing his true identity as an NBA star. Initially, Morant called himself “Black Jesus”, which was a popular nickname for Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan commanded a certain respect in the NBA that has been seldom repeated. In fact, ‘His Airness’ generated a kind of fear and intimidation among other players, which made them view him as a larger-than-life figure. Hence, nicknames like “Black Jesus” easily caught wind in the league.

Ja Morant freaks out a waitress with a $500 tip

Ja Morant caused a waitress to freak out after leaving a huge tip of $500. After seeing the money, the waitress asked him if he was a professional athlete.

Morant replied that he’s “Black Jesus” himself. After a while, he told her that he played basketball professionally. Hence, the waitress asked him if he intends to join the NBA.

Therefore, the Grizzlies star had to finally reveal his true identity. “I’m already in the NBA,” he said. It took a while for the lady to realize that the guy sitting in front of him is one of the most dominant players in the league.

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After finding out Morant’s true identity, the waitress started to freak out. In fact, she couldn’t hide her excitement. Almost too embarrassed to stand there, she ran inside the pantry screaming in joy.

Michael Jordan and Ja Morant

Michael Jordan earned the nickname “Black Jesus” by being the most dominant player in the league. Ja Morant is not on MJ’s level yet. But he has shown glimpses of brilliance comparable to the six-time world champion.

In fact, the 22-year-old point guard led the Grizzlies to the second-best record in the NBA this year. During the regular season, he averaged 27.4 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.7 rebounds. Moreover, he also bagged an All-Star selection and the NBA Most Improved Player award this season.

However, Morant suffered a bone bruise in his knee in the Western Conference semifinal series against the Warriors. Therefore, he failed to lead his team deep into the playoffs. But the 2020 Rookie of the Year has the potential to lead his team to a championship in the near future.

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