Grizzlies second-year ahead GG Jackson II has suffered a foot damage that can require surgical procedure, in accordance with a workforce press launch.
Jackson sustained the damage taking part in basketball outdoors of Dallas on Tuesday. He tried a contested layup and skilled an unstable touchdown on his proper foot.
Subsequent imaging revealed a damaged fifth metatarsal in his proper foot. The surgical procedure is scheduled to be carried out on Wednesday.
Memphis was snakebit by accidents final season and its run of dangerous luck continues with Jackson’s offseason ailment.
Jackson excelled within the Las Vegas Summer time League final month, getting named to the All-Summer time League First Workforce.
In his first season, Jackson earned All-Rookie Second Workforce honors. Jackson was the one All-Rookie member who wasn’t drafted within the first spherical; he was chosen forty fifth total in 2023 and initially signed a two-way contract.
It was transformed to an ordinary contract in February. He obtained a four-year deal at the moment.
Jackson appeared in 48 video games, together with 18 begins. He averaged 14.6 factors and 4.1 rebounds in 25.7 minutes. He tried a mean of six 3-pointers per sport and made 35.7%.
The 6’9” Jackson initiatives as a backup at each ahead spots however he’ll possible miss some early-season motion as his foot heals.
