The Memphis Grizzlies‘ Jaren Jackson Jr. helped lead Team USA to victory in Friday’s Rising Stars Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend.
This was the fifth year of the NBA doing a USA versus World format in the rookie-sophomore game. Prior to tip-off, Team USA was looking to end a two-year losing skid. They took care of business early on — earning a lead after the first quarter and never looking back — en route to a convincing 161-144 final score.
For fans of the Memphis Grizzlies, all eyes were on their star rookie, Jaren Jackson Jr.