Who are Jaren Jackson Jr.'s parents?

Last Modified Jan 4, 2025 15:06 GMT
Jaren Jackson Jr Parents
Jaren Jackson Jr. (L) with his father Jaren Jackson Sr.

Jaren Jackson Jr. plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA and stands at 6 feet 10 inches tall. He is a versatile player, primarily a power forward, but also takes on the center role in small-ball lineups.

Renowned for his shot-blocking, Jackson led the league in blocks per game during both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, averaging 3 blocks per game in 2022-23 and winning the Defensive Player of the Year award. That same season, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time. On the offense, Jackson excels as well, with a career three-point shooting percentage of 34.5% as of January 2025, an impressive mark for a forward/center. (via Basketball Reference)

Who are Jaren Jackson Jr.'s parents?

Jaren Walter Jackson Jr. was born to Jaren Jackson Sr. and Terri Carmichael Jackson on September 15, 1999.

Who is the father of Jaren Jackson Jr.?

Jaren Walter Jackson Sr. is the father of Jaren Jackson Jr. He has been an alumnus of Georgetown University, who went to the NBA undrafted. He initially struggled to make it into the NBA and over the years was called by the New Jersey Nets.

Jaren Jackson Jr Parents
Jaren Jackson warming before game, January 2001

Throughout, his NBA journey, the prime Jaren Jackson was seen with the San Antonio Spurs. In the very first season with the team, he won an NBA championship. He contributed by averaging 8.8 ppg, and 2.6 rpg, in the 82 games that season.

Jackson was enjoying playing with the premier squad of San Antonio Spurs which included David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Therefore, decided to play for three more seasons with the team. He ended his NBA jaunt by playing with the Orlando Magic for one season.

Jaren Jackson Jr Parents
Jaren Jackson coaching in NBA D League, 2008

As of January 2025, Jaren Jackson is giving his service as an assistant coach to the University of Incarnate World, based in San Antonio and Texas. Previously, he also rendered his service as an assistant coach to a team in the NBA G League, Westchester Knicks.

Who is the mother of Jaren Jackson Jr.?

Terri Carmichael Jackson is the mother of the American Forward. She is appointed in the role of executive director for the Women’s National Basketball Association. She has also practiced as an attorney and pursued her career in law in the distant past. (via Heavy)

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FAQs on Jaren Jackson Jr.

A. Jaren Jackson Sr. is the father of Jaren Jackson Jr. His father is a former NBA player who plays as a shooting guard. He also won an NBA title with the Spurs in 1999.

A. Yes, during the 2023 season, the forward started in all the 63 games he has played. Additionally, he also won the Defensive Player of the Year title.

A. Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 18.1 points per game for his NBA career, as of January 2025.

A. Jalen Jackson Jr. was drafted in the 2018 draft by the Memphis Grizzlies with the fourth overall pick.

A. Jarent Jackson Sr. attended the University of Georgetown.

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