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After missing Memphis' first 14 games of 2022-23, Jackson quickly made up for lost time. In his season debut on Nov. 15, the All-Defensive Team forward swatted five shots vs. New Orleans. Keeping near that pace, he finished the campaign with a career-best 189 rejections.
Started pro cage career with Chicago Stags during 1946-47 season and was named most valuable player on championship outfit. At beginning of 1947-48 season Lakers purchased his contract for $15.000 - biggest deal in history of pro basketball. During college days at Minnesota Don was twice an all-conference selection. A knee injury at end of last season forced him to miss most of the play-offs and World Pro tournament.
As an off-ball defender, Jones sticks to his man through screens, shuts down cuts to the rim and closes out passing lanes with his sweet speed and 6-foot-11 wingspan. That valuable team defense will help the first-round forward earn minutes on a stacked Thunder roster.
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