Coach Pop then & now: Grizzlies' Jackson Jr. shares throwback photo of Spurs legend

A new photo by Memphis Grizzlies starter Jaren Jackson Jr. captures the longevity of coach Gregg Popovich’s career with the San Antonio Spurs. The Grizzlies’ power forward is the son of Jaren Jackson Sr., who won the 1999 NBA Finals with the Spurs. The former tweeted a side-by-side comparison showing his dad with Pop during his career in an undated photo on one side, with a more-recent photo him talking with the legendary coach. Jackson Jr. emphasized the photos in his tweet on Wednesday, March 2 with a couple of mind-blown emojis. He also tagged his dad’s Twitter account.  🤯🤯 @JarenSrJackson pic.twitter.com/UyOntKCVfY— JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) March 3, 2022 Jackson Sr., who wore the No. 2 jersey for the Spurs (before it was made infamous by Kawhi Leonard), signed with San Antonio in 1997. His son, a former 4th overall draft pick, had six points against the Spurs on Monday, February 28, during Ja Morant’s 52-point insanity game. Jackson Jr. was born in September 1999, three months after the Spurs brought glory to the Alamo City. San Antonio Express-News archive photos show a baby Jackson Jr. attending his first Spurs game in April 2001.  The newest Spur, Jaren Jackson Jr, attends his first…
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