It’s a new era for Ja Morant, and fittingly, his signature line is closing one chapter before opening the next. With Morant officially moving on from the Memphis Grizzlies and preparing to begin his next NBA journey in Portland, Nike Basketball has unveiled an all-white edition of the Nike Ja 3 that cleanses the palate of a massive run of colorful options.
The monochromatic colorway arrives as part of the brand’s Team Bank series, and although there was no deeper intent than creating a simple edition of the shoes, the triple white is a bit symbolic given the changes surrounding one of basketball’s most electrifying stars. Throughout its run, the Ja 3 has been anything but understated, consistently leaned into bold graphics and high-energy storytelling that reflected Morant’s explosive style of play. Dressed entirely in white, the shoe takes on a noticeably cleaner and more restrained look while opening opportunities for sneaker customizations by the most adept craftsmen.
As Morant turns the page on a turbulent stretch that included injuries and off-court setbacks, the Ja 3 also appears to be nearing the end of its own lifecycle ahead of the expected arrival of the fourth Ja Morant shoes. Team Bank releases are typically geared toward schools and team programs, but this particular colorway doubles as a fitting bookend to one of Nike Basketball’s most expressive signature models.
The Nike Ja 3 Team Bank “White” is scheduled to release this July for $125.
