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Memphis Grizzlies star player Ja Morant just teased what looks like his third sneaker with Nike, and it might be the duo’s most glamorous yet.

The unreleased Air Force 1 turns the classic sneaker into a piece of luxury with just enough sparkle to catch the light and some attention.

All-black suede, icy crystal Swooshes, and minimal Ja Morant touches are inserted into the shoe’s upper and tongue. 

It’s premium, flashy, and entirely on-brand. Plus, once you’ve looked beyond the crystal-encrusted heel tabs and swooshes, there are small details like Morant’s signature “12AM” detailing stamped on the midsole.

Morant’s “12AM” branding isn’t just for show. It’s a nod to the late-night grind sessions he shared with his father, training while the rest of the world slept. Past Ja models even featured a translucent outsole etched with “IT’S 12AM SOMEWHERE,” a reminder of the relentless mindset that helped get him to the league.

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Love him or side-eye him, one thing’s clear, Ja shows up (The man has been busy off the court). And he shows out.

Though not officially confirmed, the Swarovski-covered sneakers were teased across Ja’s socials and are expected to drop in December. It’s a logical (and welcome) follow-up to his previous crystal-studded Nike collabs, but this time, instead of a Zoom Air performance sneaker, the bling lands on a lifestyle classic.

It also places Ja in a long legacy of flashy Nike partnerships, from LeBron’s “Four Horsemen” AF1s to the Roc-A-Fella edition worn by Jay-Z and the crew. Ja’s version? Think less Westside Gunn, more Gunna. Icy, but smooth. 

It’s going to be a chilly cool December over in the Morant camp. 

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