GG Jackson

GG Jackson

20-Year-Old ForwardF
Memphis Grizzlies
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Despite being one of the youngest players in the NBA last season, several injuries to the Grizzlies thrust Jackson into a larger role than expected. The 2023 second-round pick responded with a stellar rookie campaign, averaging 14.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 25.7 minutes across 48 regular-season appearances, including 18 starts. While the 19-year-old forward shot just 42.8 percent from the field, his 35.7 percent shooting on 6.0 three-point attempts per contest was promising. While Jackson enjoyed a strong debut campaign, it's unclear what his role will be in 2024-25. Jackson underwent foot surgery in early September and is expected to miss at least the first month of the campaign. If Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson, Vince Williams, John Konchar and Santi Aldama are all healthy when Jackson is cleared to return, he will likely be forced into a minor backup forward role. Regardless, Jackson's impressive rookie season for such a young player was promising enough to warrant a late-round draft pick in deeper fantasy leagues. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $6.1 million contract with the Grizzlies in February of 2024. Contract includes $2.41 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

GG Jackson was the 2022 South Carolina Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year and a two-time state champion with Ridge View High School after averaging 22.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game. Jackson was a consensus top collegiate prospect for the 2023 recruiting class. However, Jackson reclassified into the 2022 collegiate class, ultimately joining the South Carolina program after initially committing to UNC. Jackson is a Columbia, South Carolina native and represents the youngest player eligible for the 2023 NBA Draft -- still just 18 years old. Jackson averaged 15.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game during his one-and-done campaign at South Carolina. Jackson plays at his own rhythm and has the tools to be an elite self-creator. He was asked to create shots outside of his comfort zone in college, as South Carolina's offense was jumbled. He projects as a more efficient player once comfortable in a well-oiled NBA offense, but Jackson may still be a go-to option when the possession needs a bail out. He's shown an ability to fill different roles on offense -- ballhandler, screener, cutter, post-up -- due to his fluidity, shooting ability and size. Jackson fits the Michael Beasley, Derrick Williams scoring mold. His success as a rookie may depend on whether the coach is comfortable letting Jackson take things into his own hands, or if the desire is for the forward to play within a rigid system. A mix of both might create the right type of environment for Jackson to operate in a sixth-man role, whether it be in 2023 or later down the line.

Off injury report for Game 2
FMemphis Grizzlies
April 21, 2025
Jackson (personal) isn't listed on the Grizzlies' injury report for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Thunder.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was away from the team for Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals due to personal reasons, though he's set to return Tuesday. However, the 20-year-old played just two minutes during Friday's Play-In Game win over Dallas and isn't guaranteed to receive playing time against Oklahoma City.
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How does GG Jackson compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Defensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Total Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Assist %
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  • Steal %
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  • Block %
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  • Turnover %
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  • Usage %
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True Shooting %
48.2%
 
Effective Field Goal %
45.2%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
47.7%
 
Free Throw Rate
20.1%
 
Offensive Rebound %
6.3%
 
Defensive Rebound %
14.8%
 
Total Rebound %
10.6%
 
Assist %
8.3%
 
Steal %
1.1%
 
Block %
1.0%
 
Turnover %
11.2%
 
Usage %
21.8%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
13.2
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
 
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Out for personal reasons
FMemphis Grizzlies
Personal
April 19, 2025
Jackson (personal) has been ruled out for Game 1 against the Thunder on Sunday.
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Heading back to bench
FMemphis Grizzlies
April 15, 2025
Jackson isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Play-In Game versus the Warriors, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
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Will start Sunday
FMemphis Grizzlies
April 13, 2025
Jackson is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Sunday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
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Back with parent club
FMemphis Grizzlies
March 29, 2025
The Grizzlies recalled Jackson from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Saturday.
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Churns out 24 points in G League
FMemphis Hustle   G League (Grizzlies)
March 28, 2025
Jackson logged 24 points (9-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 32 minutes Thursday in the G League Memphis Hustle's 113-102 win over the Austin Spurs.
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Secures All-Summer Team honors
FMemphis Grizzlies
July 22, 2024
Jackson was named to the NBA 2K25 All-Summer League First Team on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was well deserving of this recognition due to his strong play over the last few weeks. He averaged 20.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists over five appearances, leading his squad to the Summer League Championship Game against the Heat. The South Carolina product could have an opportunity to take another step forward during the upcoming 2024-25 season, as he looks to see consistent minutes at forward behind Desmond Bane.
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