Meet Ja Morant's Daughter, Kaari Jaidyn — And See What She's Been Up to Since the Memphis Grizzlies’ 2023 Season

Mar. 15, 2025

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies smiles against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 2, 2022 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. ; Ja Morant’s daughter Kaari Morant on the beach.Photo:Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty; kkdixonnn/Instagram

Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty; kkdixonnn/Instagram

Memphis Grizzlies point guardJa Morant’s daughter, Kaari Jaidyn Morant, has as much star power as him.

Despite her young age, Kaari is a familiar sight at basketball events, whether she’s cheering her dad on from her courtside seats orrecreating his dance movesalongside the team. Therecent Pre-K gradhas also honed her post-game interview skills, echoing her father’s catchphrases.

When Kaari isn’t at a sports event,she’s modeling outfitsfor her dedicated Instagram following or going on fun outings with her mom, Kadre “KK” Dixon, toDisney’s Magic Kingdom. In particular, Kaari’s whole family gets together to celebrate her birthday withmemorable themes.

Since her birth, Morant has taken moments to express his appreciation for his child, including a sweet shout-outon X(formerly Twitter) in November 2021. “Kaari was the best thing to ever happen to me 💕,” he wrote on the social media platform.

Here’s everything to know about Ja Morant’s daughter, Kaari Jaidyn Morant.

She was born in 2019

Ja Morant’s daughter Kaari Morant as an infant.kkdixonnn/Instagram

kkdixonnn/Instagram

Morant and Dixon welcomed their first child together, daughter Kaari Jaidyn Morant, on Aug. 7, 2019.

“Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate and wished Kaari a happy birthday 🤍🤍 She had the best time!! Officially have a 5-year old… time flies!!” read anInstagram postfrom August 2024, featuring a photo of Morant and Dixon with Kaari.

To mark the occasion, Dixon also shared several more snaps onher own Instagramwith a heartfelt message. “You light up every room, the greatest. My bestfriend, love you more than life!” she wrote.

She has an Instagram following

Ja Morant’s daughter Kaari Morant posing for a photo outdoors.kkdixonnn/Instagram

Kaari hasher own Instagram profile, where her parents share moments from her life as an active child and daughter of an NBA star.

As she’s grown, Kaari has expanded her horizons to exploring museums,the zooand Disney World.

Kaari currently has over 190,000 followers keeping up with her spunk and style.

She is a fashionista

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies and his daughter, Kaari Morant, after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 13, 2022 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty

Over the years, her style has includedmatching mommy-daughter Nike sweatsuits, colorful Jordan tie-dye sets and sweaters fromOff-White.

Most notably, Kaari has been spotted wearinga mini versionof her dad’s Grizzlies jersey with his number 12 covered in sparkles.

“Always got his back,” read anInstagram postin April 2022, showcasing the duo’s outfits.

She loves to dance

Ja Morant’s daughter Kaari Morant takes a photo while on vacation.kkdixonnn/Instagram

Like her father, Kaari hits the Griddy after a basket — much to the delight of fans and Morant’s teammates.

When asked how she learned the dance,the athlete told ESPNit was from “her daddy.” He added, “She sees me do it all the time right after the game. She picked up on it quick, so I just let her rock out now."

The youngster’s moves have gotten her noticed, and videos of her dancing after Grizzlies games havegone viral on TikTok.

Kaari has also taken dance classes and performed ather first recitalin December 2022, donning a pink and white lace tutu.

She’s her dad’s biggest fan — and vice versa

Ja Morant with his daughter Kaari on a basketball court.Ja Morant Instagram

Kaari is often courtside watching her dad play and is usually the first to congratulate him after a game.

In October 2022, the pair shared apost-game daddy-daughter moment: Kaari, in bright pink sneakers, ran up to Morant and gave him a high-five.

Morant is an equally big fan of his daughter. “Kaari, you’re the ONLY reason daddy is still going,” he wrote of their bond in a now-deleted Instagram. “You’re too young to understand but yeah 💙 I LOVE YOU.”

In her absence, Morant has also spoken about his child.

When Kaari turned 1, the professional basketball player had to miss the special occasion while he was inthe NBA bubbleisolating during the COVID-19 pandemic. He helped the Grizzlies earn a win in 2020 — a triumph he dedicated to his child.

“It was probably one of the toughest days of my life, not being able to be at my daughter’s first birthday party," he told reporters, perESPN. “It was kind of tough, but I think the gift I gave her today was a win. Hopefully, she’s thankful for that and all the gifts back at the house.”

She has aced the post-game interview

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies and his daughter Kaari talk to the media after the game against the San Antonio Spurs on February 28, 2022 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty

She may be only a few years old, but Kaari knows her way around a microphone. She has joined Morant for his post-game interviews — and chimed in with one of her dad’s catchphrases, according toSports Illustrated.

After the Grizzlies beat the Houston Rockets in March 2023,Kaari leaned into the micand proclaimed, “It’s a parade inside my city, yeah!”

She has an activity book with her cousin

Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies hold his daughter, Kaari Jaidyn Morant, after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum on March 20, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.Justin Ford/Getty

Apart from sports and dance, Kaari is expanding her education through coloring, and she’s doing it alongsideher cousin, Kree.

In February 2023, Kaari’s mom, Dixon, announced they collaborated on a coloring and activity book. According toits description,Kaari & Kree’s Ultimate Coloring & Activity Bookis part of a series calledCome Learn with Us.

“I wanted to create something for them that is as fun and creative as they are, while also fostering their reading and writing skills to help them become the strong leaders I know they’re capable of being,” Dixon wroteon Instagram.

She continued, “I wanted this book to show Kaari, Kree, and every kid that adventures with them that they are capable of accomplishing any goal they set for themselves, and to shoot for the stars. This book is very special to us, and I can’t wait for you all to join us on this rocket ship! 🤍.”

source: people.com