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Memphis Grizzlies Star Reacts to Teammate's Heartbreaking Injury

The Memphis Grizzlies shared some unfortunate injury news before the 2024-25 NBA season.

Joey Linn

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13), guard Marcus Smart (36), forward GG Jackson (45) and guard Ja Morant (12).
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13), guard Marcus Smart (36), forward GG Jackson (45) and guard Ja Morant (12). / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Memphis Grizzlies were destroyed by injuries last season. Using a record number of players due to injuries, Memphis got just nine games from Ja Morant which set the tone for what was season-long injury misfortune.

While Memphis was optimistic they could put their injury issues behind them entering the 2024-25 season, the team announced earlier this month that forward GG Jackson had undergone surgery to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot.

Via Grizzlies on September 4: “Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson Il underwent a successful procedure today to repair a broken fifth metatarsal in his right foot. Jackson Il will be reevaluated in approximately three months and is expected to make a full recovery. Further updates will be provided as appropriate."

Still just 19 years old, Jackson was the NBA’s youngest player last season. Appearing in 48 games for the Grizzlies, Jackson averaged 14.6 points and projected to have a rotation spot this season.

Speaking with Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. spoke on his teammate’s injury.

“With my help, I'm just going to make sure he's staying strong through it, keep going and all that," Jackson said. "That (injury) will hit 19-year olds a certain way."

GG Jackson and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) against the Brooklyn Nets at FedExForum. / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

While he just turned 25 years old, Jaren Jackson is one of the more experienced players on this Grizzlies team and wants to help his young teammate get through this heartbreaking injury.

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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