LeBron James has been following the career of Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson since watching him at Peach Jam. Despite trying to reclassify and go pro early like GG, LeBron praised GG's improvement. In a recent game, LeBron had a triple-double while guarding GG, who is two months younger than Bronny. GG Jackson, born in Dec 2004, received words of encouragement from LeBron, who is the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double.
LeBron James lauds Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson #GGJackson #LeBronJames https://t.co/0r1pvEdc6l
LeBron is the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple double. 60 have done it over age 35. LeBron has 37 of those 60.
GG Jackson is two months younger than Bronny and just went toe-to-toe with LeBron 🤯 https://t.co/bn7eexeYVX
"Other than him hitting fadeaways and f*cking us up, not really. Grizzlies rookie GG Jackson when asked if he had interaction with LeBron James last night 😅 (via @Matt_Infield) https://t.co/LtQJOlIsbd
To all the pups coming for the crown: LeBron threw it over Scottie Pippen's son -- his son -- and showed 19-year-old GG Jackson he's still him at 39. https://t.co/4aidu4QxiJ
GG Jackson was born in Dec 2004. LeBron's NBA debut was in Oct 2003. Literally 'hooping than longer you've been alive for son'😭 https://t.co/2LDC83qjCF
LeBron James with some words of encouragement for Grizzlies’ intriguing young talent, GG Jackson II https://t.co/h3gQuJStrX
The oldest player in the NBA and the youngest player in the NBA guarded each other on Wednesday night. LeBron James had a triple-double in the Lakers' win. He also had praise for GG Jackson after the game. https://t.co/WuIji56VWz
LeBron James says he watched GG Jackson at Peach Jam and has followed his career since then. “He’s gotten better and better every time he’s stepped out on the floor for this ball club.” Also says he tried to reclassify (like GG did) and go pro after junior year of high school. https://t.co/PYtppagPdb