Jaren Walter Jackson Jr. plays basketball in the NBA. Nicknamed “Block Panther” and “JJJ”, he fulfils the role of Forward-Center for the Memphis Grizzlies as of April 2025. Hailing from Plainfield, New Jersey, United States, he was born on September 15, 1999. The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Jaren Jackson Jr. as the 4th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. Jaren Jackson Jr. played his first NBA All-Star game in 2023 and became the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in the 2022-23 season. He is also a 2-time NBA blocks leader in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.
Before joining the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. went to Michigan State in 2017. He played a lone season for the Michigan State and averaged 10.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. In 2018, Jackson Jr. drafted his name for the 2018 NBA Draft.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Contract Breakdown
The contract breakdown for Jaren Jackson Jr. as per Spotrac.
| Years | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022/23 | $28,946,605 | - | $28,946,605 | - | $29,046,605 |
| 2023/24 | $27,102,202 | - | $27,102,202 | - | $27,102,202 |
| 2024/25 | $25,257,798 | - | $25,257,798 | - | $25,257,798 |
| 2025/26 | $23,413,395 | - | $23,413,395 | - | $23,413,395 |
How much is Jaren Jackson Jr. getting paid?
Jaren Jackson Jr. has a base salary of $25,257,798 for the 2024-2025 season. He signed a 4-year rookie scale contract extension worth $104.72 million with the Memphis Grizzlies on October 18, 2021. Jaren Jackson Jr. hits unrestricted free agency in the 2026 off-season, according to Spotrac.
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s Career Earnings
Jaren Jackson Jr. has made a total career earning of $110,154,078 as of April 2025, as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s contract?
Jaren Jackson Jr. signed a 4-year rookie scale contract extension worth $104.72 million with the Memphis Grizzlies on October 18, 2021. His unrestricted free agency will start in 2026. Other than this, there are no further terms to the contract. (via Spotrac)
How much of Jaren Jackson Jr.’s contract is guaranteed?
Jaren Jackson Jr's entire four-year contract of $104,720,000 is guaranteed. (via Spotrac)
Jaren Jackson Jr.’s Contract History
These are the contracts signed by Jaren Jackson Jr. in his career till now.
October 21, 2021
Jaren Jackson Jr signed a four-year rookie scale extended contract worth $104.72 million with the Memphis Grizzlies.
July 1, 2018
Jaren Jackson signed a four-year rookie scale contract worth $29.28 million with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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FAQs on Jaren Jackson Jr.
A. Jaren Jackson Jr. is 25 years old as of April 2025.
A. Jaren Jackson Jr.’s contract is valid for 4 years. He has only one more year left on the contract after 2024-25 season.
A. Jaren Jackson Jr. represents the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.
A. Jaren Jackson Jr's NBA2k25 rating is 88.
