GG Jackson is an American wing player for the Memphis Grizzlies. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches, Jackson can play both small forward and power forward. GG Jackson grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and attended Ridge View High School where he was named the South Carolina Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year during his junior year. As a five-star recruit, GG Jackson started his college career at the University of South Carolina where he was named Freshman of the Week for the first week of the season after averaging 15 points and nine rebounds in his first two games. He had a solid college career and finished the season as the Gamecocks' leading scorer, averaging 15.4 points per game, and also led the team with 26 blocks and 24 steals.
GG Jackson was eventually selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 45th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Initially, Memphis sent him to play for their G League team, the Memphis Hustle. However, his strong performances soon earned him a call-up to the NBA. On March 20, 2024, GG Jackson made NBA history by scoring 35 points and hitting seven three-pointers against the Golden State Warriors. By doing so, Jackson became the youngest player in NBA history to make seven threes in a game. In the regular season finale on April 14, 2024, GG Jackson scored a career-high 44 points and recorded 12 rebounds against the Denver Nuggets. This made him the youngest player in NBA history to record 40 points and 10 rebounds in a game. His 44 points also set a record for the most points by a rookie in Grizzlies franchise history. For his remarkable rookie season, Jackson was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2024.
GG Jackson Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, GG Jackson II signed a four-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies worth $8,511,167 partially guaranteed.
How much is GG Jackson II getting paid?
Jackson II will receive an average annual salary of $2,127,792 as per his contract. During the 2024/25 season, GG Jackson II is set to earn $1,891,857 as per Spotrac..
How much does GG Jackson II make in a minute?
With a yearly salary of $1,891,857 during the 2024/25 season, GG Jackson II earns about $3.6 per minute.
GG Jackson II Career Earnings
As of November 2024, GG Jackson II has earned $3,883,285 in his NBA career earnings as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of GG Jackson II’s contract?
GG Jackson II’s contract has a team option for the 2026-27 season.
How much of the GG Jackson II contract is guaranteed?
GG Jackson II's four-year contract is partially guaranteed. There is a team option for the 2026-27 season.
GG Jackson II Contract History
These are all the contracts that GG Jackson II has signed in his career till now.
February 9, 2024
GG Jackson II signed a four-year, $8.5 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
August 31, 2023
GG Jackson II signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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FAQs on GG Jackson
A. GG Jackson played college basketball at the University of South Carolina in the 2022 — 2023 season.
A. GG Jackson’s jersey number is #45.
A. GG Jackson is 6 feet 9 inches.
A. GG Jackson is rated 78 in the NBA 2k25.
