The Portland Trail Blazers improved their season record to 6-1 after securing a 132-119 win over the Phoenix Suns. However, Ja Morant remained sidelined because of a hamstring injury. Though the Blazers star will also miss their upcoming showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers, he still managed to grab headlines with his new appearance.

The two-time NBA All-Star recently revealed a completely refreshed look after cutting off his signature long dreadlocks.

Morant's new hairstyle represents a significant departure from the appearance fans have grown accustomed to seeing throughout his NBA career. The Blazers star was widely recognized for his long dreadlocks, but his latest transformation has brought back memories of an earlier stage of his basketball journey.

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Morant's makeover has caught fans' attention because it closely resembles the hairstyle he had before establishing himself as an NBA superstar. During his stint at Murray State, the guard sported a much shorter hairstyle before his signature dreadlocks eventually became a defining part of his appearance.