GG Jackson
#45SF · Memphis Grizzlies
Day-to-Day
All-Rookie 2nd Team '24
Height
6'9"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
21
College
South Carolina
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
6'11.5"
Reach
8'10.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 10"
B-
C+
D
B-
N/A
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The Verdict on GG, in One Read
On the field, GG Jackson grades out as a shaky SF for Memphis Grizzlies (D Impact). That places him 42nd of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as good value on the Contract Value Index (B-) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 124 | 11.8 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 49.9% | 34.3% | 73.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 48 | 11.8 | 4.2 | 1.4 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakCLongevityMid-CareerRecentC-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 48 | 11.8 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 49.9% | B- B- |
| 2024-25 | | 29 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 37.2% | D- D- |
| 2023-24 | | 48 | 14.6 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 42.8% | C C |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | vs CLE | L 126-142 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-3 | 0 |
| Sat, 4/4 | vs TOR | L 96-128 | 30 | 30 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$4.6M
Guaranteed
$4.6M
AAV
$2.3M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B-
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Memphis got a B- Contract Value Index out of the GG Jackson deal because rotation impact tracks with the AAV. At $2.31M annually on a two-year rookie scale deal, Jackson's compensation aligns with a third-year player posting 11.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, and 1.4 APG across 48 games in the 2025-26 season — solid depth production that justifies the modest salary without inflating expectations. The CVI reflects neither a bargain nor an albatross; he's earning what a developmental forward at his stage should earn, with the value tied directly to whether Memphis can clarify his role and unlock the upside that earned him All-Rookie Second Team recognition in 2024. At 21 years old, Jackson sits at a critical juncture where the Grizzlies' repeated 10-day signings and late-season roster churn signal a front office in evaluation mode rather than one committed to accelerating his development, which dampens the near-term ceiling on this contract. The mediaFraming positions him as an intriguing high-ceiling prospect whose trajectory hinges on Memphis committing to a clearer developmental path — a scenario that would lift his value significantly if executed, but uncertainty about that commitment keeps the grade in solidly neutral territory. With two years remaining, this deal carries minimal cap risk and ample runway for Jackson to either validate the investment or become tradeable depth, making it a low-stakes contract for a young team still sorting through its roster construction.
Performance Analysis
C-
#42 of 119 Small Forwards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where GG's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How GG Compares at the Position
GG Jackson ranks 42nd of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots GG between Ace Bailey (C) just ahead and Blake Hinson (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Ace BaileyUtah JazzCChaney JohnsonBrooklyn NetsC-Ronald Holland IIDetroit PistonsC-GG JacksonC-
Graded lower
Blake HinsonUtah JazzTransaction History
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About this player
GG Jackson is a player in his 2nd NBA season listed at SF for the Memphis Grizzlies. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on GG Jackson, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B-, Performance C-, Sentiment C+.
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