Josh Jackson (basketball) facts for kids
Jackson in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
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| Shooting guard / small forward | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | February 10, 1997 San Diego, California, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 207 lb (94 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Kansas (2016–2017) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2017–present | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2017–2019 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Memphis Grizzlies | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | →Memphis Hustle | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Detroit Pistons | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Stockton Kings | |||||||||||||||||||
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Joshua O'Neal Jackson (born February 10, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Stockton Kings in the NBA G League. Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for one season with the Kansas Jayhawks. He was chosen fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2017 NBA draft.
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Early Life and Basketball Beginnings
Jackson was born in San Diego County, California. His mother, Apples Jones, was in the U.S. Navy at the time. When he was eight months old, they moved to Detroit to be closer to family.
In eighth grade, Josh repeated the year at Voyager Middle School. This was because his love for basketball was taking up too much time from his schoolwork. He attended Consortium College Prep School in Detroit, Michigan for his first two years of high school. Later, he moved to Napa, California and went to Justin-Siena High School for his junior and senior years.
High School Basketball Career
As a freshman at Consortium College Prep School, Jackson showed great skill. He averaged 17 points, six rebounds, four assists, and four blocks per game. In his sophomore year, he helped his school win its first state championship. He averaged 28 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists per game that season.
Before his junior year, Jackson and his family moved to California. He played for Prolific Prep at Justin-Siena High School in Napa, California. As a junior, he averaged 31.2 points per game and 5.4 assists. In his senior year, he averaged 26.9 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.
Jackson also played AAU basketball for 1Nation Elite, a team started by his mother. In March 2016, he played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He was the top scorer with 19 points and also had four rebounds and three assists. He was named co-MVP of the game along with Frank Jackson.
Josh Jackson was considered one of the best high school players in the 2016 class. He was ranked number one by Rivals.com and Scout.com. ESPN ranked him number two.
College Basketball Journey
On April 11, 2016, Jackson announced he would attend the University of Kansas to play basketball. He chose Kansas over Michigan State and Arizona.
During his only season at Kansas, Jackson showed he was a well-rounded player. He was good at scoring, rebounding, passing, and defending. Even though he played power forward, which wasn't his usual position, he still performed very well. He averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game.
Because of his strong performance, he received many honors. He was named to the All-Big 12 First Team and was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. He was also recognized as a second-team All-American by Sporting News. The Associated Press and National Association of Basketball Coaches named him a third-team All-American. On April 17, 2017, Jackson decided to enter the 2017 NBA draft. He hired B. J. Armstrong as his agent, ending his college career early.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Phoenix Suns (2017–2019)
Starting in the NBA (2017–18)
On June 22, 2017, the Phoenix Suns picked Josh Jackson as the fourth overall player in the 2017 NBA draft. He signed his first professional contract on July 3, 2017. During the 2017 NBA Summer League, Jackson played very well. He averaged 17.4 points and a team-high 9.2 rebounds per game. His strong play earned him a spot on the All-Summer League First Team.
Jackson made his NBA debut on October 18, 2017, starting as a power forward for the Suns. On January 7, 2018, he achieved his first "double-double" (scoring double digits in two categories) with 17 points and 10 rebounds. He set a new career high with 29 points on February 28 in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. On March 17, he scored a career-high 36 points while coming off the bench against the Golden State Warriors. On May 22, 2018, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
Second Season with the Suns (2018–19)
Before his second season, Jackson represented the Suns at the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery. The Suns won the first pick for the first time in their history. He then joined the top pick, Deandre Ayton, and other young players for the 2018 NBA Summer League. In the season's first game on October 17, 2018, Jackson scored 18 points coming off the bench in a big win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Time with the Memphis Grizzlies (2019–2020)
On July 7, 2019, the Suns traded Jackson to the Memphis Grizzlies. On September 27, the Grizzlies sent him to their NBA G League team, the Memphis Hustle, to start the season. Jackson played 26 games for the Hustle, averaging 20.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. He was named to the Midseason All-NBA G League team for the Western Conference. He was later called up to play for the Grizzlies.
Playing for the Detroit Pistons (2020–2022)
On December 1, 2020, Jackson signed with his hometown team, the Detroit Pistons. He played his first game for them on December 23, scoring 19 points. On April 1, 2021, Jackson scored a season-high 31 points in a win over the Washington Wizards. He finished the 2020–21 season averaging a career-high 13.4 points per game.
On January 3, 2022, Jackson scored a season-high 24 points in a win against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Moving to the Sacramento Kings (2022)
On February 10, 2022, Jackson and Trey Lyles joined the Sacramento Kings in a four-team trade. This move brought Jackson back together with former Suns teammates Richaun Holmes and Alex Len.
On August 31, 2022, Jackson signed with the Toronto Raptors. However, he was waived by the team on October 14.
With the Stockton Kings (2023)
On January 24, 2023, Jackson signed with the Stockton Kings. He was waived four days later.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017–18 | Phoenix | 77 | 35 | 25.4 | .417 | .263 | .634 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .5 | 13.1 |
| 2018–19 | Phoenix | 79 | 29 | 25.2 | .413 | .324 | .671 | 4.4 | 2.3 | .9 | .7 | 11.5 |
| 2019–20 | Memphis | 22 | 0 | 17.3 | .440 | .319 | .700 | 3.0 | 1.6 | .8 | .4 | 9.0 |
| 2020–21 | Detroit | 62 | 25 | 25.2 | .419 | .300 | .729 | 4.1 | 2.3 | .9 | .8 | 13.4 |
| 2021–22 | Detroit | 39 | 3 | 18.1 | .410 | .265 | .714 | 3.2 | 1.3 | .5 | .5 | 7.1 |
| Sacramento | 12 | 0 | 10.3 | .347 | .176 | .714 | 1.5 | .4 | .4 | .3 | 4.3 | |
| Career | 291 | 92 | 23.1 | .416 | .292 | .680 | 4.0 | 1.8 | .9 | .6 | 11.3 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | Kansas | 35 | 35 | 30.8 | .513 | .378 | .566 | 7.4 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 16.3 |
Personal Life and Interests
Josh Jackson was raised by his mother, Apples Jones, and his stepfather, Clarence Jones. His stepfather passed away in 2014.
Jackson's mother was also a talented basketball player. She played at the University of Texas at El Paso. After Josh was born, she decided to focus on raising him instead of pursuing a professional basketball career.
Outside of basketball, Jackson enjoys playing chess and the saxophone. He even started a chess club at Justin-Siena High School. He has played the saxophone since he was in seventh grade.
Endorsements
On June 21, 2017, the day before the NBA draft, Josh Jackson signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Under Armour. He joined other young players like Dennis Smith Jr. and Terrance Ferguson in signing with the sports brand.
See also
In Spanish: Josh Jackson para niños
