It’s only a matter of time before Jaren Jackson Jr.’s stats go up.
7 points on 3/9 shooting against the Spurs, then 6 points on 3/10 against the Blazers… Currently, Jaren Jackson Jr. advance at a slow trot. A trend that is not only due to his two latest releases.
After two consecutive seasons of averaging more than 22 points, the Grizzlies’ interior is averaging 17 points this season. His lowest batting average since his third major league season (2020-21) was marked by a lengthy absence. A downward trend, which applies to both the rebounding and countering categories, but which does not say everything about his impact on Memphis’ game according to his coach.
« It’s always about finding a good balance. The most important thing he does is in defense. With (he) etc (Zack Eddy) at the same time on the pitch, it’s no surprise that we keep the opposition to a very low score. They are huge », Tuomas Iisalo qualifiesis coming off a win against the Blazers a few days ago.
A definite defensive influence for one of the two local “Twin Towers”. Except that in attack, his influence seems weak, especially in the absence of Ja Morant, absent since mid-November. In the absence of the leader, his racketeer friend appears. Zach Eddy is averaging 16.5 points and 14 rebounds in six games.
“I’m asking him to be a little more aggressive”
In parallel with the development of the young center, the Grizzlies coach intends to rely on the offensive qualities of Jaren Jackson Jr. Because he recognizes that his training sometimes neglected the interior in preferential zones.
Example during the game against the Clippers (13 points on 5/9 shooting): ” I felt like we missed, like we didn’t give him the ball enough. He had good situations where he was open and we moved on to the next option. That is something we have analyzed. »
The Grizzlies therefore don’t want to be complacent with the quality of the screens Jaren Jackson Jr. carries or his passing quality when, on a two-man catch, he draws balls or finds Zach Eddy below the circle. It’s about including it more, but also showing it more: “ Now I’m looking for him to be a little more aggressive in certain situations. »
However, “ several elements make up (he) great player. He’s a very good perimeter player, one inside, it’s just a matter of time (his stats) don’t go up », concludes Tuomas Iisalo.
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | MEM | 58 | 26:07 | 50.6 | 35.9 | 76.6 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 13.8 |
| 2019-20 | MEM | 57 | 28:27 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 74.7 | 1.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 17.4 |
| 2020-21 | MEM | 11 | 23:27 | 42.4 | 28.3 | 83.3 | 1.5 | 4.1 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 14.4 |
| 2021-22 | MEM | 78 | 27:15 | 41.5 | 31.9 | 82.3 | 1.5 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 16.3 |
| 2022-23 | MEM | 63 | 28:22 | 50.6 | 35.5 | 78.8 | 1.7 | 5.0 | 6.8 | 1.0 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 18.6 |
| 2023-24 | MEM | 66 | 32:11 | 44.4 | 32.0 | 80.8 | 1.3 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 22.5 |
| 2024-25 | MEM | 74 | 29:49 | 48.8 | 37.5 | 78.1 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 22.2 |
| 2025-26 | MEM | 22 | 29:19 | 46.4 | 33.3 | 78.6 | 0.9 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 17.0 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2025-12-11 16:48:00
