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.

Solid total from bench in loss
FMemphis Grizzlies
February 13, 2025
Jackson ended with 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 128-114 loss to the Clippers.
ANALYSIS
Jackson came in handy off the bench with Ja Morant taking a seat in the back-to-back. While Scotty Pippen and Luke Kennard have been Morant's direct replacements in recent weeks, the South Carolina product rotated in for some backcourt work as Desmond Bane's backup during the loss. Although Jackson pops for big numbers on occasion, he's not consistent enough to warrant serious fantasy consideration.
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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 %
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  • Total Rebound %
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  • Assist %
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  • Steal %
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  • Block %
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  • Turnover %
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True Shooting %
51.9%
 
Effective Field Goal %
48.6%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
49.1%
 
Free Throw Rate
25.5%
 
Offensive Rebound %
7.5%
 
Defensive Rebound %
14.4%
 
Total Rebound %
11.0%
 
Assist %
7.0%
 
Steal %
1.1%
 
Block %
1.2%
 
Turnover %
11.7%
 
Usage %
24.3%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
16.3
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
 
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Plays just 13 minutes
FMemphis Grizzlies
February 12, 2025
Jackson closed Tuesday's 119-112 win over the Suns with three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one assist across 13 minutes.
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Drops season-high 27 points
FMemphis Grizzlies
February 3, 2025
Jackson amassed 27 points (11-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 128-109 win over San Antonio.
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Sees 17 minutes off bench
FMemphis Grizzlies
January 28, 2025
Jackson supplied eight points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 17 minutes during Monday's 143-106 loss to the Knicks.
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Scores four points
FMemphis Grizzlies
January 21, 2025
Jackson produced four points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and one rebound across 11 minutes during Monday's 108-106 win over Minnesota.
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Recalled to NBA
FMemphis Hustle   G League (Grizzlies)
January 19, 2025
The Grizzlies recalled Jackson from the G League's Memphis Hustle on Sunday.
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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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