Memphis Grizzlies second-year stud Jaren Jackson Jr. has been ballin' this season and has been a big factor for the team's recent three-game winning streak.
The 20-year-old big man's inspired play earned him a slot in the franchise's record books, holding the second longest streak for tallying multiple 3-pointers in game.
.@jarenjacksonjr has now made multiple three-pointers in 10 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in @memgrizz franchise history (record: @MikeMiller_13, 13 straight from Dec. 13, 2006-Jan. 5, 2007).
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) January 8, 2020
Jaren Jackson Jr. recorded his 10th consecutive game with multiple 3-pointers on Tuesday, knocking down four of his 10 attempts in the Grizzlies' 119-112 victory at the FedEx Forum.
The 6-foot-11 slotman was one of three Memphis players to score over 20, pitching in 21 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in 30 minutes of play. Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant led the way with 28 and 25 markers, respectively.
After an impressive one-and-done collegiate career with the Spartans, Jackson was picked fourth overall by the rebuilding Grizzlies in the 2018 Draft. Although somehow considered a raw prospect when he first came into the league, Jackson had all the tools to be a prototype big in today's game.
His ridiculous wingspan and incredible timing made him a fearsome defender, while his ability to drain the long ball allowed the Grizzlies to adapt a more spread out offense during their rebuilding phase.
Jackson was limited to just 56 games in his rookie year after being shut down for the remainder of the season due to a deep bruise on his right thigh. He has made significant improvements in his second year, upping his numbers across the board with averages of 17.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks while shooting at a high rate from the field (47.9 percent) and from downtown (40.8 percent).
The Grizzlies (16-22) are now just a couple of games behind the San Antonio Spurs for the eight seed in the crowded Western Conference. With the emergence of Morant and JJJ., expect Memphis to return to relevance in the coming seasons.
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