NEW YORK – The NBA today announced that Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will be awarded with NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente for the month of December in recognition of his ongoing commitment to support, uplift and inspire the Memphis community. The monthly honor recognizes a player who best demonstrates the passion that the league and NBA players share for giving back to their communities.
To tip off the holiday season, Jackson Jr. launched his first-ever social media fundraising campaign, “Much Required,” on Giving Tuesday to support young Memphians.