JA Morant Donates $500,000 to Rebuild Home for Family After Tragic Brenham Flood
NBA star Ja Morant has donated $500,000 to help rebuild the home of a family devastated by a flood in Brenham, Texas, that claimed the life of their 10-year-old son.
The flood, which struck the town on May 5, left multiple families displaced, but none more heartbreakingly affected than the Johnson family, who lost their young son, Malik, when flash waters overwhelmed their neighborhood in the early morning hours.
Upon hearing the story through social media and national news coverage, Morant acted swiftly. Within 48 hours, his foundation issued a statement confirming the donation, pledging to fully rebuild the Johnsons’ home and cover their temporary housing, therapy support, and long-term needs.
“This isn’t just about building a house,” Morant said in a statement. “It’s about honoring Malik’s memory and showing this family—and the entire community—that they’re not alone.”
The gesture has drawn praise from across the sports world and beyond. Local officials and community members gathered Wednesday outside the destroyed home site, where Morant’s team announced reconstruction will begin immediately.
Diane Johnson, Malik’s mother, expressed deep gratitude: “I’ve never met Ja, but he’s part of our family now. He gave us hope when we had none.”
This marks another chapter in Morant’s growing legacy of philanthropy. In the past, he’s supported youth shelters in Memphis and donated to disaster relief across the country.
As Brenham begins to heal, Morant’s generosity is serving as a reminder of the good that can emerge even in the darkest of moments.
