Been charged for Jaren Jackson Jr. Back from Paris where he started his summer preparation, the interior of the Grizzlies launched his first camp on Friday, and for some children and teenagers, it is the first time that they have seen an NBA player so closely. A situation that “JJJ” experienced when he was a kid, on the side of Washington.
“I had seen Kevin Durant a few times because I used to live in DC” does he remember. “I just saw Durant yesterday, and it’s like it’s come full circle. At the time, he was playing playmaker. It was before he grew up. I knew everything about him. »
The NBA’s top defenseman and All-Star, Jackson is among the stars of the next generation, and he’ll be one of Team USA’s players to watch in a month in Asia. In the meantime, he discovered the names of his future teammates with Derrick Rose, Josh Christopher and especially Marcus Smart. The last two DPOYs will be teammates, and after the departure of Brooks, Jackson is the oldest player in the squad!
“It doesn’t happen that often, if ever” he enthuses. “I just know what he brought to Boston. I already saw it before being in the NBA, and it’s crazy! »
Vengeful Grizzlies
A regret, the departure of Dillon Brooks. “He was my buddy, but he leaves with everything he has inside. I can’t wait to play the Rockets. He’s my brother, and I’ve known him forever! »
Unsurprisingly, Jackson was asked about Ja Morant’s 25-match suspension. For almost a third of the season, Memphis will evolve without its master to play. “We are in contact, and he is fine. He’s going to stay the same, and he’s going to dominate the league when he comes back. »
A Morant necessarily vengeful, just like Jackson who has not forgotten the defeat suffered against the Lakers. “It’s obviously a moment that we remember, and we have to take the positive from it. Otherwise, it makes no sense or interest! »
