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Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 15 points in season debut for Memphis Grizzlies
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Former Michigan State star Jaren Jackson Jr. made his 2020-21 debut on Wednesday night, and looked like he hasn’t lost a step.
The talented big man totaled 15 points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes of action. It was his first playing time in almost a year since he suffered a knee injury in the NBA bubble last August.
Jackson Jr. had a breakout second season with the Grizzlies, averaging 17.4 points per game. He hit a remarkable 39.4 percent of his 3-point attempts on 6.5 tries per game.
He has one of the most unique skillsets in the NBA, and is a potential star-in-the-making for the Grizzlies alongside point guard Ja Morant.
The Grizzlies are currently the No. 8 seed in the western conference, which means fans should get to see Jackson Jr. in the postseason this year. If the standings hold, Memphis would play in the NBA’s play-in tournament before potentially facing Utah or Phoenix in the first round.
The Grizzlies’ next game is on Friday against the Blazers
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.