Jaren Jackson Jr.

JAREN JACKSON JR. (MEM)

#13•JJJ

F/C • 6’11, 242 lbs; 7th year, Michigan State

TOP DOG

NBA ROLE: (star) NEW WAVE, TWO-WAY BIG

Jaren Jackson Jr. is a new wave, All-Star big who’s on an incredible trajectory in the NBA; tremendous athlete: uses gifts to standout defensively (demoralizing, high-volume shot-blocker*) w/ excellent instincts & natural awareness; scratching surface offensively: great stand-still shooter, has a bit of a push shot that’s pretty cash from the elbow - JJJ loves the three ball, is able to hit triples in multiple ways: off screens, handoffs, spot ups; still developing more confidence off the dribble: makes long strides towards the rim - can score after a few bounces; strong finisher in the lane (better w/ left hand than right), though needs to improve scoring thru traffic; lefty power dunk = signature slam?; able to drive and score after facing, will be more effective w/ an even tighter handle & more counters; needs to rebound better, make a point to secure possessions after stout defense; engaging personality who instantly formed a connection w/ superstar Ja Morant - JJJ has championship upside in Memphis; held it down despite countless injuries to the roster in 2023-24, can JJJ & the Grizz contend with a full roster in 2025?

 

*2023 Defensive Player of the Year in ‘22-’23; prefers swatting w/ the left

SIGNATURE!

NAH

(PULLUP) ELBOW 3

LEFTY HAMMER

QUICK LEFT HOOK

#DOGTAGS: TOP DOG, ALL-STAR, DPOY, LOCKDOWN DEFENDER

WATCH DOG, SNIPER

MORE ON JJJ

  • NBA All-Star (2023)

  • Defensive Player of the Year (2023)

  • NBA All-Defensive First Team (‘22-’23)

  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2019)

  • Avg. career-high 16.3 points game (2021-22)

  • Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year (2018)

  • Third-Team All-Big 10 (2018)

  • McDonald's All-American (2017)

  • Father, Jaren Sr. (13-year NBA vet), won title w/ SAS in '99

  • (FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 87