Fansided · Sep 10, 2025
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s biggest problem can't be solved during regular season
Apr 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) moves the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) in the third quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images16 points per game on 37.9% shooting were Jaren Jackson Jr.'s stats from the Grizzlies' first-round series loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in last season's playoffs. Those numbers were a far cry from the All-Star and second-team All-Defensive performance he put on display throughout much of the NBA's regular season.