That is outdated information, but it surely was new to me.
Final night time Memphis made their first journey of the season to San Antonio looking for the thirteenth straight win on the Spurs court docket. They left dissatisfied after what turned out to be the scrappiest recreation the Spurs have participated on this season.
Throughout the telecast, I observed Jaren Jackson, Jr. was sporting quantity 8. I used to be perplexed as I believed he wore quantity 13. A fast search throughout a business break yielded the knowledge that he modified his quantity this previous summer season when he signed his new contract.
The quantity change represented a brand new starting and a shift in his self-discipline as he elevated his dedication to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jackson, Jr. had worn quantity 13 throughout his first seven seasons, all with the Grizzlies since start drafted fourth total in 2018.
His new quantity, 8, was beforehand worn throughout his look within the 2017 McDonalds’ All-American competitors. However extra importantly, it was worn by his father.
Jaren Jackson, Sr. wore quantity 8 through the 1992-93 season as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers.
The elder Jackson was greatest recognized for being a member of the Spurs from 1997-2001, his solely multi-year group over his 13 12 months journeyman profession.
San Antonio is the place he gained his lone title as a member of the Spurs 1999 title group.
This summer season, his son signed a 5-year, $240M extension, sufficient to maintain him in Memphis by way of the 2029-2030 season.
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