Jaren Walter Jackson Jr. is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies as of December 2024. He was drafted by the Grizzlies with the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft and has continued to play for the same team throughout his NBA career as of 2024. Prior to his NBA career, he attended Michigan State University for his college basketball career.
After delivering a top-notch performance in the 2022-23 season, Jaren Jackson Jr. lifted the Defensive Player of the Year award. In the 2023 off-season, the 2021-22 DPOY, Marcus Smart was sent to the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade. This created a Memphis Grizzlies lineup featuring two back-to-back DPOY winners. Such a lineup provided strength on the defensive end. With Jaren Jackson Jr. alongside defensive menace Marcus Smart and offensive star Ja Morant, the Grizzlies are a terrific team.
Jaren Jackson Jr Position
Jaren Jackson Jr. mainly plays at the position of a forward. However, sometimes as the situation demands, he also switches to center. The 6’10’’ big man has been a one-man threat for the opposing offensive team as he is an good shot blocker. Jackson Jr. averages 2 blocks per game for his career as per Basketball Reference. His on-and-off ball defense and shot-blocking have given the opponents a headache.
Additionally, he has been the NBA blocks leader for the years 2022, and 2023 plus, as a member of the NBA All-Defensive First team (2022,23).
What number is Jaren Jackson Jr?
The 6’10’’ forward wears the Number 13 jersey for the Memphis Grizzlies.
After playing one season with Michigan State, Jaren Jackson Jr. announced his name for the 2018 NBA draft. He was the fourth overall pick for the Memphis Grizzlies, and eventually, he proved his worth by being on the NBA All-Rookie First team in his debut year.
FAQs
A. Yes, Jaren Jackson Jr. is the 2023 NBA All-Star with the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. The American forward is one of the most lethal defensive players currently in the league. He has been a member of the All-Defensive team twice (2022,2023), NBA Blocks leader twice (2022,2023), and the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season.
A. Yes, Jaren Jackson Jr. is a starter for the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. Jaren Jackson Jr. is listed at 6 feet 10 inches or 2.08 m tall and weighs 242 lb or 110 kg.
A. Yes, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s father, Jaren Jackson was a former NBA player. He spent 12 seasons in the NBA and also won a championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 1999. He is acting as an assistant coach for the teams in the NBA-G league.
