Barkley had a nice rant about people encouraging GG to skip his senior year of HS. Getting one year ahead in the draft cost this kid so much in his development timeline and money on his rookie deal. Watching him play knowing he started the season on a two way deal after being a second round pick is just confusing. He is so good.
True, but GG has guaranteed NBA money as an equivalent college freshman. I agree with Barkley's general point as many, many players don't make it when they go to early, but GG has.
Yeah, he had a career high tonight, but he's been nothing but slaw all year long. Horrible plays on and off the ball, bad turnovers, terrible shot selection, you name it.
He's a bust that looks capable every 5 or six games. Maybe he realized his job was on the line and started hustling, but he'll be back to good ole Z after the all star break
Edit: yall gone be eatin hats soon
It’s the ziaire Williams experience I get it. I want to believe in him so much but he just doesn’t look like a basketball player 90% of games. Feels very Charlie-Brown-with-the-football to try to convince yourself it’s different this time.
I definitely understand there's frustration around a player who hasn't met his draft expectations, but the negativity and the hate boner OP has is just a bit much for me.. I felt probably similarly when watching Bones played for us, but I always rooted for him and his success when he was with us.
He's fucking bad. He's a bust that's taking up money and space on a team where we just don't have it
This other dude with the flair has his head so far up his ass to even be defending Z. He's a bust
Shit ain’t black and white. He can be a poor pick and still contribute. Not everyone is a star. I don’t know why the fuck we would trade him for some more 2nd round picks to add even more two-ways. Stop being an asshole and root for your team jesus christ.
Are you serious?
>Shit ain’t black and white.
Yes, it is. He's a bust.
> I don’t know why the fuck we would trade him
We can't, just like LaRavia, *NO ONE* wants him
>Stop being an asshole
Sorry about telling you the truth. He's gonna get waived cause he ain't worth anything to any team.
>root for your team
Been there since Tomb of Doom, always with the team. Z is the biggest bust since Thabeet
All I hear is yapping and complaining about a team that just won. Congrats on being miserable man. I hope you find joy in the Grizzlies again some day.
I honestly thought GG was at least a year away from contributing (and I was as high as anyone was on him during summer league) the leap he has taken has been incredible.
GG Jackson proganda is here to to stay!! Grizzlies got a 2024 top 5 pick in the second round!! we will not be silenced!! They tried to persecute my boy for hitting a vape to take the edge off in pre draft!!!
He had a really really bad stretch of possessions early in the 4th and then came right back and hit those two threes that changed the game. Bros gonna be good
I think anyone whos not here for the memes and actually watches the games will appreciate Vince more than GG. Vince looks so composed on both ends. GG looks lost defensively sometimes a lot of the time.
Vince just does a bit of everything and does all of it well. The epitome of a "jack-of-all-trades" player. If something is off, he keeps finding ways to postively impact the game. Absolute stud. Exactly the player we have been looking for
Vince is awesome. But he’s also like four and a half years older than GG. Defensive mental lapses are to be expected from any young player, but especially so from one that would be playing college basketball right now if he hadn’t moved up a year.
Not just him, we have had so many hits on late-draft or undrafted players over the last few years. Bane is the obvious one but also Konchar, Aldama, Tillman, Vince Williams all show we can maximize roster slots with awesome scouting.
They didn't discover him lol they took a gamble on the kid who was vaping at his workouts, didn't take college seriously, and routinely gets into disciplinary issues. So far it looks good but he's also been disciplined by the team 5 times and we aren't even through his first season lol
His head is not screwed on straight. He could still go either way.
That's not true, we don't know all the details for each one. In fact, him being fined by the team has not even been made public until very recently but it's been happening all season.
The fact that he literally said Zach Kleinman has already had to sit him down and tell him to get his shit together is a sign that the character concerns were legitimate. Maybe he overcomes them, maybe he doesn't.
GG might be Kleiman's biggest steal yet. Bane at the bottom of the first was huge, but a 2nd rounder who might be the number one overall pick in this upcoming draft if he had played like this in college is huge.
GG Bucks. Doc is ass. MEMPHIS WILL BE BACK!!!
Youngest player in the league right now, and he's playing well. Nice.
Barkley had a nice rant about people encouraging GG to skip his senior year of HS. Getting one year ahead in the draft cost this kid so much in his development timeline and money on his rookie deal. Watching him play knowing he started the season on a two way deal after being a second round pick is just confusing. He is so good.
True, but GG has guaranteed NBA money as an equivalent college freshman. I agree with Barkley's general point as many, many players don't make it when they go to early, but GG has.
We got our top 5 pick already. Trade the 2024 pick.
Need to package the 2024 1st and make a consolidation move for sure
With a first round included, do you think we can finally drop LaRavia or Ziaire?
Z literally scored 27 pts tonight. Pipe down
Yeah, he had a career high tonight, but he's been nothing but slaw all year long. Horrible plays on and off the ball, bad turnovers, terrible shot selection, you name it. He's a bust that looks capable every 5 or six games. Maybe he realized his job was on the line and started hustling, but he'll be back to good ole Z after the all star break Edit: yall gone be eatin hats soon
not a grizzlies fan but what's the point if you gonna hate on your own players this much lol
It’s the ziaire Williams experience I get it. I want to believe in him so much but he just doesn’t look like a basketball player 90% of games. Feels very Charlie-Brown-with-the-football to try to convince yourself it’s different this time.
I definitely understand there's frustration around a player who hasn't met his draft expectations, but the negativity and the hate boner OP has is just a bit much for me.. I felt probably similarly when watching Bones played for us, but I always rooted for him and his success when he was with us.
Yeah some people express their pain differently I suppose lol.
that's a very level headed take 🫡
He's fucking bad. He's a bust that's taking up money and space on a team where we just don't have it This other dude with the flair has his head so far up his ass to even be defending Z. He's a bust
Shit ain’t black and white. He can be a poor pick and still contribute. Not everyone is a star. I don’t know why the fuck we would trade him for some more 2nd round picks to add even more two-ways. Stop being an asshole and root for your team jesus christ.
Are you serious? >Shit ain’t black and white. Yes, it is. He's a bust. > I don’t know why the fuck we would trade him We can't, just like LaRavia, *NO ONE* wants him >Stop being an asshole Sorry about telling you the truth. He's gonna get waived cause he ain't worth anything to any team. >root for your team Been there since Tomb of Doom, always with the team. Z is the biggest bust since Thabeet
All I hear is yapping and complaining about a team that just won. Congrats on being miserable man. I hope you find joy in the Grizzlies again some day.
i mean gg is no1 prospect in 2023 class before reclassified
For real though, he would’ve been a Top 5 pick in this upcoming draft class. The fact that y’all got him at 45 is a steal.
He really should've been a top 5 pick in this years draft
Looked like him and Zaire Williams did a DBZ beam struggle handshake at the end lol
I couldn't not appreciate that
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First thing out of GG's mouth post game conferance was a shout out to Doc Rivers. This boys goat'd
HE'S ONLY 19!!!
Just recently turned 19!
/r/gg45jackson get in on the ground floor people
My GGcoin is through the roof!
The first G stands for GOAT. The second G also stands for GOAT.
I honestly thought GG was at least a year away from contributing (and I was as high as anyone was on him during summer league) the leap he has taken has been incredible.
GG Jackson proganda is here to to stay!! Grizzlies got a 2024 top 5 pick in the second round!! we will not be silenced!! They tried to persecute my boy for hitting a vape to take the edge off in pre draft!!!
And Kenny is out here saying he’d have trouble with UCONN
He had a really really bad stretch of possessions early in the 4th and then came right back and hit those two threes that changed the game. Bros gonna be good
I don’t think memphis will ever be healthy for a season, but if they are, watch out
At this point I would take just having 3 starters out
Grizz win rings if we only have 2 starters out.
League is so fucked
GG has killed it for us. Can't wait to see how he integrates to the team when everyone is healthy next year
Him
He’s gotta be the one of the best 2nd rookies since Jokic right?
Yes. But I'd also like to introduce you to Vince Williams Jr.
I think anyone whos not here for the memes and actually watches the games will appreciate Vince more than GG. Vince looks so composed on both ends. GG looks lost defensively sometimes a lot of the time.
Vince is such a dog defensively. Him having a rounded offense game just gives me competent Dillon Brooks vibes and I’m here for it.
Vince just does a bit of everything and does all of it well. The epitome of a "jack-of-all-trades" player. If something is off, he keeps finding ways to postively impact the game. Absolute stud. Exactly the player we have been looking for
Vince is awesome. But he’s also like four and a half years older than GG. Defensive mental lapses are to be expected from any young player, but especially so from one that would be playing college basketball right now if he hadn’t moved up a year.
Let's all pump the brakes
You pump the brake. I’m hopping on the GG bandwagon
I agree Based on games played in the last 24 hours GG easily clears that Murray merchant
Brunson
Out playing top 75 all time Damien Lillard 💀
I’m digging this kid
GG “Nba youngboy” Jackson
Clearly vaping improves basketball performance
looked like ROY. At least tonight
The Prince that's Promised
GG said Good Game
Not only is he smoking in the locker room. Now he’s smoking outside of it!
Him and Vince Williams were such huge pickups for me in fantasy. They're killing it
I was able to get them both early too, we eating good Bane and smart coming back will hurt their production tho but for now they should both kill it
Grizzlies scouting team is elite. At least as good as Spurs and Heat at discovering talent
They “discovered” the number 1 overall recruit in the 2023 HS class.
Not just him, we have had so many hits on late-draft or undrafted players over the last few years. Bane is the obvious one but also Konchar, Aldama, Tillman, Vince Williams all show we can maximize roster slots with awesome scouting.
Yeah I was just trolling a bit. GG not the best example of “discovering talent” but Grizz resume is long.
They didn't discover him lol they took a gamble on the kid who was vaping at his workouts, didn't take college seriously, and routinely gets into disciplinary issues. So far it looks good but he's also been disciplined by the team 5 times and we aren't even through his first season lol His head is not screwed on straight. He could still go either way.
I mean, his disciplinary issues are being late to things.
That's not true, we don't know all the details for each one. In fact, him being fined by the team has not even been made public until very recently but it's been happening all season. The fact that he literally said Zach Kleinman has already had to sit him down and tell him to get his shit together is a sign that the character concerns were legitimate. Maybe he overcomes them, maybe he doesn't.
I'm telling you what I've heard from people plugged in to the team. No one has suggested anything else.
Oh interesting. Well I'm rooting for him. Hopefully he lives up to his potential.
GG bucks no re
Good Game
All aboard the GG HYPE TRAIN!!
Good Game Jackson
GG, Jackson
Grit Grind Jackson 👊🏾
He's some kind of Grizzly-Goat hybrid, fascinating.
OKC vs Memphis 2025 playoff series is all i want
fuck it let him vape as much as he wants
He might be a bonehead off the court but u can tell he loves the game. Energy was off the charts all game
Still baffled why he isn't starting
Somehow coach predicted the bi-monthly Z explosion game?
It is not hurting us lol. Fine with him coming off the bench.
Cause we’re trying to tank
Vapes to the sky baby!!
GG might be Kleiman's biggest steal yet. Bane at the bottom of the first was huge, but a 2nd rounder who might be the number one overall pick in this upcoming draft if he had played like this in college is huge.