GG Jackson Has Career High Night In First NBA Start

Former South Carolina men’s basketball star GG Jackson got his first career NBA start on Sunday night, and he didn’t disappoint.

Former South Carolina men’s basketball star GG Jackson got his first career NBA start on Sunday night, and he didn’t disappoint.

In his first NBA start, former South Carolina Gamecock and current rookie for the Memphis Grizzlies, GG Jackson, shattered expectations and set a new personal benchmark, delivering a 30-point performance on 52.6 percent shooting from the floor and six rebounds to boot. This impressive feat comes just days after pundits debated his potential, with some suggesting that Jackson's ceiling is endless.

Jackson's dynamic presence on the court was a silver lining for the Grizzlies in their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. His ability to score from all over the court, coupled with his athletic prowess on the boards, was a glimpse into the kind of impact player he can become in the league.

GG Jackson works to try and get around an Oklahoma City Thunder defender. (03-10-24) / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis, a team that's been mired with injuries throughout this season, have reason for optimism. GG Jackson's career-high night is yet another sign of what's possible once the team can bolster its lineup with consistent performers to complement his skill set. While the outcome wasn't what the Grizzlies had hoped for, the game will be remembered as the moment GG Jackson announced himself to the NBA. With performances like this, it's clear that as the team grows and evolves, Jackson's ceiling is still growing in his young NBA career.

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