His educational path helped him become the second-youngest NBA head coach this season and the only head coach in the league who did not play basketball beyond high school. “I’ve realized just how privileged I was growing up,” Jenkins said. “This is something I want to own.” The Grizzlies are giving Jenkins no choice but to own his pledge. The team’s 26.9 assists per game was tied for third in the NBA at the end of last week. That’s 404 total assists.