Jaren Jackson Jr.

NBAPower Forward|Utah Jazz

United StatesSeptember 15, 1999

Biography

Jaren Walter Jackson Jr. (/ˈdʒɛərən/ JAIR-ən; born September 15, 1999), nicknamed "the Block Panther", and also known by his initials JJJ, is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. Jackson was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the fourth overall pick of the 2018 NBA draft. In 2023, he was named to his first NBA All-Star team, later winning Defensive Player of the Year that same season. Jackson is renowned for his defensive dominance, particularly his exceptional rim protection; he led the league in blocks per game for two consecutive seasons in 2021–22 and 2022–23.

Photos

Jaren Jackson Jr. — NBA Forward for Utah Jazz

Jaren Jackson Jr. — NBA Power Forward for Utah Jazz

Career Timeline

1999personal

(/ˈdʒɛərən/ JAIR-ən; born September 15, 1999), nicknamed "the Block Panther",...

(/ˈdʒɛərən/ JAIR-ən; born September 15, 1999), nicknamed "the Block Panther", and also known by his initials JJJ, is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

2018career

Jackson was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the fourth overall pick of...

Jackson was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the fourth overall pick of the 2018 NBA draft.

2021career

Jackson is renowned for his defensive dominance, particularly his exceptional...

Jackson is renowned for his defensive dominance, particularly his exceptional rim protection; he led the league in blocks per game for two consecutive seasons in 2021–22 and 2022–23.

2023achievement

In 2023, he was named to his first NBA All-Star team, later winning Defensive...

In 2023, he was named to his first NBA All-Star team, later winning Defensive Player of the Year that same season.

Achievements

2023

In 2023, he was named to his first NBA All-Star team, later winning Defensive...

In 2023, he was named to his first NBA All-Star team, later winning Defensive Player of the Year that same season.