For most of NBA history, the announcement of All-NBA teams was a relatively low-stakes event. They existed for bragging rights and posterity. They boosted Hall of Fame cases and gave fans a quick snapshot of who mattered in a given season.

Jackson put together a strong case in the regular season. At times, he was virtually considered a lock to make All-NBA. He appeared in 74 games, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals, and was named second-team All-Defense on May 22, along with earning his second All-Star appearance.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson had a chance to move into a new tax bracket today. With one year left on the four-year, $105 million deal Jackson Jr. signed back in October of 2021, the Grizzlies know they need to re-sign him,