Grizzlies inside star: I understand that Bain was sent away, I have to take on the responsibility of the leader

Memphis Grizzlies interior star Jaren Jackson Jr. recently interviewed the US media NBC Sports Media, during which he talked about the heavy deal of the Grizzlies sending away the team's backcourt star Desmond Bane in the offseason. Jackson said: To be honest, I was not particularly surprised by this. I mean, of course I felt pain when my brother left the team, after all, we were all normal people. But in the final analysis, it’s all part of the business, and we are all adults, and we all understand that.

Jackson also talked about his situation in the interview about taking on more responsibilities for team leaders in the new season. He continued: I will gradually enter my peak period, and my responsibilities on the court will also change accordingly. I think this will be a whole new starting point for the journey, and I will welcome the new season with this leadership attitude and organizational self-disciplined attitude and strive to lead the team to success. We have to do it to be down-to-earth and make progress every day because that is why we have achieved some success in the past. Everyone in the locker room is my comrade-in-arms, and we will fight side by side to deal with some difficulties. So for me, the most important point is to develop good habits, know everyone's technical characteristics, and be willing to share and communicate with the problems encountered. As for the leader’s responsibility? Although it is simple to say, it is not that easy to practice.

In the NBA regular season last season, Jackson played 74 games in the first 82 games, averaging 29.8 minutes per game, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks, and 2.1 turnovers and 3.5 fouls. He shot 48.8%, three-point shooting percentage 37.5%, and free throw shooting percentage 78.1%. In the playoffs, Jackson played 4 games in total, averaging 34.2 minutes per game, with averaging 16 points, 5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 blocks, and 2.8 turnovers and 3.5 fouls. His shooting percentage was 37.9%, his three-point shooting percentage was 27.3%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 85%.

Jackson performed quite well in the NBA regular season last season, showing his talent on both offense and defense. He was also shortlisted for the second team of the NBA All-Defensive Team last season, which is enough to show that his performance in this regard has been fully recognized by everyone. However, on the other hand, his performance during the playoffs was also very disappointing. He did not perform as well as his due level on both ends of the offense and defense, which is also an important factor in the Grizzlies' sweep from Oklahoma City Thunder. In the new season, if the Grizzlies want to make a breakthrough in their record, Jackson must find a way to do better. Can he do this?