When GG Jackson needed mental refresh, he got help from an unlikely source
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) reacts after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Memphis. (Brandon Dill/AP file)
In March, as Memphis Grizzlies wing GG Jackson’s frustration with a lack of playing time continued to grow, the 20-year-old was sent to the G League for a development opportunity.
What the Grizzlies didn’t know, however, was that Jackson’s stint with the Memphis Hustle was going to bring needed advice from an unlikely source.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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