JA Morant has kept a low profile ever since being handed a 25-game suspension by the NBA in June.

But the troubled Memphis Grizzlies guard made a dramatic return to social media by displaying a series of new body tattoos.

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Ja Morant shows off a series of new back tattoosCredit: Instagram/ortega_ink

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The Memphis Grizzlies guard also had new tattoos added to his torsoCredit: Instagram/ortega_ink

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Morant visited leading tattoo artist Andres Ortega for the artworkCredit: Instagram/ortega_ink

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Morant in action for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Los Angeles LakersCredit: Getty
In a visit to leading tattoo artist Andres Ortega, Morant added a huge back piece, which showcases the logos of his three basketball teams thus far – Crestwood High School, Murray State University, and the Grizzlies.

There is also an image of some cards and dice with the phrase: “Life’s a gamble.”

To honor the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, there is an image of the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s No. 24 with the phrase “Mentality,” in reference to Bryant’s Mamba Mentality mindset.

There is also Morant’s Ja 12 personal logo on his upper back, which references his current number at the Grizzlies.

On his collarbones at the front, Morant has 19 and 99, which refers to the year he was born.

On his chest, Morant also has an all-seeing eye and a logo of Dream Chasers, the record label founded by rapper Meek Mill.

In addition, he has put the Nike swoosh logo on his back, which is noteworthy as the sportswear manufacturer has stood by Morant amid his recent gun controversies.

Morant is poised to lose at least $47.6million after he was handed a 25-game ban by NBA commissioner Adam Silver following an Instagram Live video in which he appeared to be holding a gun.

After being given an eight-game suspension in March for a first gun incident, Silver wielded the hammer with a lengthy ban which will severely damage the Grizzlies’ 2023-24 season and leave Morant’s NBA career hanging in the balance.

There are millions of dollars at stake for Morant in regards to his endorsement deals.

But after the suspension, Nike said in a statement: “We are pleased that Ja is taking accountability and prioritizing his well-being.

“We will continue to support him on and off the court.”

Some fans believe that Morant’s decision to have a Grizzlies tattoo could come back to haunt him should the NBA team decide to trade the troubled guard.

“Now what happens when he leaves Memphis,” one fan said.

“He’ll regret the Memphis tat when he’s in Xinjiang,” another joked.

“He doesn’t have room for when he gets traded tho,” a third said.

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Morant showed off the preliminary designs of his new tattoosCredit: Instagram/ortega_ink

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Tattoo artists work on Morant’s bodyCredit: Instagram/ortega_ink

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Morant was banned for 25 games by the NBA for his latest gun controversyCredit: Instagram/_dtap2