JANUARY 16, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
GG JACKSON #45 - POWER FORWARD - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
2.5 PPG •
1.8 RPG •
0.2 APG
2.5 PPG
1.8 RPG
0.2 APG
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal shouts out GG Jackson after rookie's big game The former USC standout became the second-youngest player in league history with 20-plus points in back-to-back games. “If people didn’t kno...
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Makes mark off bench Jackson tallied 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 106-94 loss to the Knicks.
Impact A two-way player, Jackson has spent most of his first professional season with the G League's Memphis Hustle, but he could be in store for an extended stay with the Grizzlies while the NBA squad contends with numerous injuries. With eight Memphis players sitting out Saturday and with Jake LaRavia (ankle) also exiting early, Jackson made the most of his season-high 27 minutes and finished as the Grizzlies' leading scorer. The 19-year-old has shown a similar knack for scoring in the G League this season, but his contributions outside of the rebounds category have often been lacking. Even so, with the Grizzlies in need of impact scoring on the second unit, Jackson could carve out of a role in the short term, though he'll be a prime candidate to see his minutes reduced if the injuries that kept Jaren Jackson (knee) and Santi Aldama (knee) out Saturday prove to be minor concerns.
JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to G League Jackson was officially designated to the Memphis Hustle on Monday.
Impact Jackson has not appeared in any of Memphis' regular-season contests despite the injury-riddled roster. Still just 18 years old, development in the G League is the priority for Jackson following an inefficient one-and-done campaign at South Carolina.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores team-high 24 points Jackson recorded 24 points (9-23 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a block across 26 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 103-102 preseason win loss to the Hawks.
Impact Jackson didn't crack the starting lineup in a game where the Grizzlies rested most of their regulars, and that doesn't bode well for his already slim chances of cracking the opening roster, but he made the most of his time out there and led Memphis in scoring. He should continue seeing decent minutes in the upcoming preseason contests, starting with a matchup against the Heat on Sunday.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Receives two-way contract The Grizzlies signed Jackson to a two-way contract Thursday.
Impact Jackson was selected 45th overall by the Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Draft and showed flashes of his potential in the Summer League. However, as the youngest player in the draft class, Jackson will split time between the NBA and G League in 2023-24 in order to adjust to the higher level of competition.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pours in 23 points Jackson supplied 23 points (8-20 FG, 4-9 3PT, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and two turnovers across 27 minutes of Thursday's 98-83 Summer League loss to Utah.
Impact The 45th pick in the 2023 Draft, Jackson got off to a hot start with 15 points by halftime. The Grizzlies rested several players Thursday evening, allowing Jackson to step into a featured role after impressing in limited minutes in his previous two contests. As the youngest player in this draft class, Jackson clearly has some talent that the Grizzlies will slowly try to unlock.
JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
