2024-02-09 08:56:08
GG Jackson.Image source: Dazhi Image
The Memphis Grizzlies, who are full of injuries this season, faced the Chicago Bulls at home today (9th). Although the Grizzlies lost to the Bulls 110 to 118, the only 19-year-old youngster GG Jackson in the team was Scored 27 points in the game, breaking the 27-year-old record of the late legendary star Kobe Bryant.
In the 2023 draft, Jackson, who was selected by the Grizzlies with the 45th overall pick in the second round, started as a substitute in the home game against the Bulls today and scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. He officially became the youngest person in history at 19 years and 53 days. A player who scored more than 25 points from the bench overturned Bryant’s previous record of 19 years and 78 days.
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“I have to give Kobe the highest respect.” Jackson said in an interview: “Wow, I think this kind of performance will leave a deep mark on the Grizzlies organization. Like I said before, all of this I will thank God.”
Kobe is still the youngest player in history to score more than 30 points in a single game. Jackson still has a chance to break Kobe’s record this season. Teammate Santi Aldama praised Jackson’s performance. He said: “This is not a The secret, when you see him play, he has a chance to be a great player, he’s always asking questions and wants to keep improving, he’s definitely going to be the most special player.”
According to “ESPN” authoritative reporter “Wojnarowski” Adrian Wojnarowski, Jackson, who originally signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies, received a four-year contract, three of which were guaranteed. Jackson, who played 19 games this season, paid He averaged 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists. I believe that Jackson, who is guaranteed by his contract, will rely on his good performance to make fans around the world better aware of him.
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