Ja Morant and Catch 12 Invest in Levallois Metropolitans as He Eyes Europe

Morant’s move toward European basketball

While Ja Morant is back playing for the Memphis Grizzlies and helping his team push for a playoff spot after recovering from injury, he’s also been making moves off the court. Through his media company, Catch 12, Morant has invested in EuroStep Ventures, the group that owns the French club Levallois Metropolitans, which currently competes in France’s third division.

The investment marks a clear step into the European basketball scene for Morant and his team. Rather than a short-term play, the focus appears to be on building relationships, supporting local talent and creating a lasting presence in a competitive market like Paris.

Levallois Metropolitans and what’s next

Levallois is widely known as the club where Victor Wembanyama developed before joining the NBA, and the new backing is intended to help the team push back into the professional ranks. People involved with the project describe the move as more than a simple financial transaction — it’s about investing in people and culture and leaving a positive legacy.

Details on the size of the investment haven’t been made public, but EuroStep’s co-founder called it substantial. Key figures connected to the club also say there have been early conversations with the NBA about possible European initiatives, signaling ambitions that go beyond a single season.

For now, the immediate goals are clear: accelerate Levallois’s return to professional competition, strengthen the club’s infrastructure, and use the Paris platform to grow both basketball activity and community impact. For Morant, the move adds a new dimension to his career — blending on-court performance with longer-term sports and media interests overseas.