Ja Morant, recently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers from the Memphis Grizzlies, experienced a humorous moment when he mistakenly signed a jersey with his old number, 12. This slip occurred during his first media interaction with the team, where he quickly realized he should have signed with his new number, 1.
Morant's previous jersey number was popular during his time in Memphis, and he indicated that the Blazers have plans for the number 12, possibly hinting at a retirement for LaMarcus Aldridge's jersey in the future.
Watch for how Morant's transition to No. 1 impacts his performance and fan reception in Portland. The Blazers' plans for No. 12 could spark discussions about Aldridge's legacy, especially as Morant seeks to establish his own identity with the team.