Former North Carolina standout Justin Jackson had a huge night on Saturday for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.
Jackson erupted for 39 points on 13-of-19 from the field and 6-of-8 from three. He added 10 rebounds and two assists in a 106-99 win over the Austin Spurs.
On the season, Jackson is averaging 22.6 points per game on 36.9 percent shooting from three and 6.6 rebounds per game.
You can’t give Justin Jackson an inch of space! If you do, this will happen…. pic.twitter.com/MzLqB3pGK5
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) April 3, 2022
Jackson has spent most of his 2021-22 season in the G League, playing just seven games with the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns.
The Texas Legends ended the regular season 27-21 and second in the Southwest Division. They will take on Birmingham Squadron in the first round of the G League playoffs on Tuesday.
The fifth-year pro has appeared in 255 games in his NBA career. The former No. 15 overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft played three seasons for North Carolina, averaging 13.8 points per game in 118 games.
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