Jaren Jackson Jr. is a professional basketball player from the USA who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA, as of 2024. He is also known by the name “Block Panther” and his initials JJJ. He was the fourth overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2018 NBA draft. Jaren Jackson Jr. was born to Terri Jackson, WNBPA executive director, and Jaren Jackson, a former NBA player and professional basketball coach. Jaren began his high school career with Park Tudor School where he played for three years and won the IHSAA state basketball championship twice. He averaged 10 points, six rebounds, and three blocks per game.
Jaren played for Michigan State and made his college debut on November 10, 2017. He went on to record multiple season-highs, including a season-high 13 rebounds over the North Florida Ospreys, another season-high 19 points against the Duke Blue Devils, 21 points against the Illinois Fighting Illini, and 27 points against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. His collegiate career was studded with many such performances which earned him the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, the All-Big Ten’s Third Team, and the Big Ten's All-Freshman Team.
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s Age
Jaren Jackson Jr. is 25 years old, as of December 2024. Jaren Jackson Jr. was born September 15, 1999, in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA. He declared for the NBA draft in 2018 and was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies as fourth overall pick. The Grizzlies signed him for a rookie scale contract of $29,280,440 for 4 years, as per Spotrac.
His performances over the years have earned him multiple awards, including NBA All-Star 2023, NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2023, NBA All-Rookie First Team 2019, two-time NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2022, and 2023, and two-times NBA blocks leader in 2022, and 2023.
The Memphis Grizzlies also renewed his contract based on his achievements. According to Spotrac, they have signed a 4-year contract worth $104,720,000. His average salary during the contract would be $26,180,000. He earns a base salary of $25,257,798 in 2024-25.
FAQs on Jaren Jackson Jr.
A. Jaren Jackson Jr. makes $25,257,798 in 2024-25 season.
A. As of 2024, Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 2 blocks per game for his NBA career, as per Basketball Reference.
A. According to Basketball Reference, Jaren Jackson Jr. has scored 613 3-pointers, as of 2024.
A. Jaren Jackson Jr. is 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) in height.
