Rookie GG Jackson II Shines in Grizzlies' Victory Over Warriors
The youngest player in the NBA scores 23 points, leading short-handed Grizzlies to win, and shares memorable postgame interaction with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.
- GG Jackson II, the youngest player in the NBA, scored 23 points in a victory over the Golden State Warriors, leading the short-handed Grizzlies to a 116-107 win.
- Jackson's performance was particularly impressive given the absence of several key Grizzlies players due to injuries.
- Following the game, Jackson had a memorable interaction with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal during a postgame interview, expressing his honor at hearing O'Neal's voice.
- Jackson also revealed that he had been uninvited from a basketball camp run by Warriors star Steph Curry, which served as extra motivation for his performance.
- Despite being a second-round draft pick and having limited playing time initially, Jackson's recent performances suggest he could become a key player for the Grizzlies.