Nike plans Memphis block party to celebrate Ja Morant Ja 2 shoes release. See the details

The Memphis Grizzlies will host their home opener of the 2024-25 season on Saturday night, but that won't be the only Grizzlies-related event going on in the city this weekend.

Nike has planned a two-day event called "The Get Up" to celebrate the release of Grizzlies star Ja Morant's new shoes, the Ja 2.

It starts on Saturday with a pop-up truck that will hit Memphis "community hotspots," according to Nike. Fans who follow the truck will have the opportunity to win exclusive merchandise. It will continue Sunday with a block party at Snowden School in Memphis.

"Oct. 27th we close out the weekend alongside the Memphis basketball community with a block party and showcase of some of Memphis finest hoopers," Nike's website reads. "For the South, by the South."

Nike released the Ja 2 sneaker last month and also released a commercial featuring Morant and his family.

The Grizzlies kicked off their season with a 126-124 win over the Jazz on Wednesday. Morant scored 22 points and had 10 assists in his first game since Jan. 5. Memphis will play at Houston on Friday before hosting Orlando in the home opener on Saturday at FedExForum.

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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Ja Morant shoes: Memphis block party planned to celebrate Ja 2 release