Seriously injured during the offseason, Jaren Jackson Jr. was finally able to find his way to the courts last night once morest the Pelicans. A big reinforcement for the Memphis Grizzlies.
May 13, 2022. This is the date of the last appearance of Jaren Jackson Jr. with a Grizzlies uniform on his shoulders. It was elimination once morest the Warriors in the Playoffs. Author of a full season (16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game) with a Memphis team on the rise and finally freed from repeated injuries, the interior really had something to see life in pink. And then there you go, the old demons of the infirmary came back to haunt triple J. Wounded in the foot, he was condemned to spend 4 to 6 months in the infirmary. Another bobo, another chorus that we know only too well concerning the talented but fragile Jackson. Successfully replaced by the young Santi Aldama at the start of the season, JJJ only missed fourteen games in the end. A great victory when you know that his recovery schedule might have pushed him to January.
And this comeback then? Holder for his return to the game, Jaren Jackson Jr. logically saw his playing time being limited by Taylor Jenkins. Why rush when there is cam behind to do the job and the player is coming back from a big injury? A little rusty in attack, the strong winger will have compensated by an already very valuable defensive activity and he will have distributed the slaps all evening. Who was the best blocker in the League last year? Ah yes, it was him.
JJJ got UP for his 3rd block of the first half ????
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The stat sheet at the end? 7 points (3/14 shooting…), 6 rebounds, 5 blocks (!) in 25 minutes. Very positive on one side, difficulties in finding the target on the other, but what might be more logical for a player who must find rhythm and automation. The victory is unfortunately not at the end but Memphis can at least be satisfied to have found an encouraging version of his player. With the recent injury of Desmond Bane, Jackson is likely to be called upon to support an incredibly strong Ja Morant who cannot do everything in attack either. We saw it well last night once morest NOLA.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is back! After 4 months on the sidelines, the interior of the Oursons was able to swing its first highlights of the season. A welcome comeback for a Memphis team which will try to confirm following its big 2021-22 season.