On April 26, 2022, during a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Minnesota Timberwolves, an identical face sat next to eight-time Grammy winner Usher, and it was Ja Morant’s father, Tee Morant. The resemblance between the two was so uncanny that many began to question whether they were related in any way—which they were not!
So, who is he? Keep reading this “Tee Morant Biography” to find out.
Meet Tee Morant, Ja Morant’s Father
Tee Morant is Ja Morant’s father, who came to cheer on his son like any other day at the Minnesota Timberwolves game. But he had no idea he would become famous after sitting next to Usher, wearing a black T-shirt and aviator sunglasses.
The pair even appeared on the Grizzlies’ “lookalike” camera at halftime and the crowd went wild when the pair shook hands.
Naturally, the clip also went viral online, with fans voicing their opinions. “They really are twins,” one user wrote. While another tweeted, “Looks like they’re going to be best friends.”
Tee Morant’s Age
Tee Morant would be no younger than 40 when he sits next to Usher in 2022.
Likewise, the singer of the song “Yeah!” was 43 years old at the time.
Tee Morant’s work
Tee is a barber. After nearly not playing in the NBA after his career with the Claflin University Panthers, and finding out his wife was pregnant with Ja, he left basketball to support his family.
However, Tee still maintains his passion for basketball by opening coaching classes through his “skills and agility training” program.
Speaking of his basketball career, Tee played with Ray Alle at Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, SC, and went on to play college basketball at Claflin University. He then continued to attend free agent camps and play internationally until his career aspirations were cut short due to family commitments.
But his dream continues in his son Ja. He is actively involved in his son’s basketball development.
Fun Fact: Tee was spotted teasing Lebron James from the courtside during his son’s game against the Lakers.
What is Tee Morant’s net worth?
Tee Morant has a net worth of under $400 thousand as of 2022.
On the other hand, his son Ja Morant has earned over $27.5 million throughout his career.
Tee Morant’s Wife
Tee Morant’s wife, Jamie Morant, is also a former basketball player. She was a point guard in high school and a softball player in college.
The couple got married in 2004 and lived happily ever after until 2022.
A little more about Tee’s wife, Jamie was born on December 20, 1975. She is from Appling, Georgia, and later moved to Sumter, South Carolina.
According to Tee, he values Jamie, but more importantly, he “loves her to bits”.
In addition to Ja, Tee and Jamie also have another child together named Teniya Morant. She was also a basketball player and played girls basketball at Houston High School. Unfortunately, their team lost in February 2022.
Teniya was born on February 16, 2005 and stands 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm). But like her brother, she doesn’t let her small stature stop her from competing against anyone. “Some girls just play basketball for fun. I take basketball seriously,” she commented.
Height of Tee Morant
Tee is approximately 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) tall.
Meanwhile, his son, Ja, is exactly 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) tall. While this may seem tall when compared to standard heights, he is actually shorter than the average height of around 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm).
What is Tee Morant’s real name?
Tee’s real name is Ronnie T Morant.
His friends call him “Tee” because of his middle name.
Tee Morant Family
Tee comes from a family of five. Although his father is no longer at home, Tee’s mother, Saundra E. Dawson, is a regular at his social events.
On Saundra’s birthday (May 23, 2019), Tee posted on her FB, “LOVE YOU MOM BECAUSE YOU ARE MY SON AND YOU CAN BE A PART OF MANY GREAT THINGS. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY BABY LOVE YOU!”
As of 2022, Saundra resides in Sumter, South Carolina and works at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.
Talking about Tee’s siblings, his younger sister Denise Dawson works as an operations manager at Michaels Stores and lives in Sumter, South Carolina. While his older brother Mar Cell Wiley is actively involved in the baseball industry.
Related FAQs
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When is Tee Morant’s birthday?
Tee’s birthday is November 15, making him a Scorpio.
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Where is Tee Morant from?
He is from Sumter, South Carolina.
But as of 2022, he lives in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Did Tee Morant play with Ray Allen?
Yes, Tee and Ray Allen have known each other for a long time, since high school. They were both high school teammates and were both coached by Ja’s high school coach, Dwayne Edwards.
Here is a video of them playing together.
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Is Tee Morant on Instagram?
Yes, find Tee on Instagram @teemorant.
Additionally, he has quite a few Facebook accounts — @tee.morant.165, @tee.morant, and @tee.morant.9.
Find him on Twitter @21_teemo.