The electrifying duo of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. showcased their skills during the 2024-25 NBA season, propelling the Memphis Grizzlies into the postseason. Unfortunately, their playoff journey abruptly ended in the first round at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jackson Jr. is known for his defensive abilities, especially his remarkable rim protection. He dominated the league by leading in blocks per game for two straight seasons, 2021-22 and 2022-23. Nevertheless, former NBA star Kendrick Perkins has voiced some apprehensions regarding Jackson Jr.
“I like Jaren Jackson Jr., I don’t love him,” Perkins said during a recent appearance at the Gil’s Arena Show. “I think he is the most over-hyped player in the NBA… I think in the last four years, or maybe the last three years, Ja Morant has only played one season where he played over 60 games. So, it’s like, what’s really going on over there?”
Kendrick Perkins says Jaren Jackson Jr. is the most overhyped player in the NBA 😳
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 19, 2025
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Perkins has expressed his strong opinion that Jackson Jr. is currently the most overhyped player in the NBA.
Kendrick Perkins Under Fire For Tagging Jaren Jackson Jr. As The NBA’s Most Overhyped Star
When Perkins’ statement about Jaren Jackson Jr. hit X (formerly Twitter), the fans wasted no time. They eagerly flocked to the comment section, voicing their opinions with fervour. Many fans were quick to criticise Perkins for daring to call Jackson Jr. the NBA’s most overhyped player. The debate ignited like wildfire.
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One fan said, “Better than you ever were.”
Better than you ever were
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) June 19, 2025
Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “‘Overhyped’ but he’s a million times better than you.“
“Overhyped” but he’s a million times better than you😭
— MagicMike (@riveramichael13) June 19, 2025
Another fan commented, “& Perkins the worst reporter if we being honest.”
& Perkins the worst reporter if we being honest
— G.Multani (@geemultani24) June 19, 2025
A sports enthusiast said, “Who hypes him up like that??”
Who hypes him up like that?? 💀
— Tyler Herro Muse ☆ (@danhurleyuconn) June 19, 2025
Another fan commented, “Kendrick Perkins you are irrelevant.”
Kendrick Perkins you are irrelevant
— Ron (@RonzillaNBA) June 19, 2025
Another fan mentioned, “It’s weird hearing Perk talk about guys who were better than him. He was pretty unskilled.”
It's weird hearing Perk talk about guys who were better than him. He was pretty unskilled.
— Eugene Jones CPA (@yourCPAslurps) June 19, 2025
A sports enthusiast commented, “Kendrick Perkins is a big ole dummy.”
Kendrick Perkins is a big ole dummy
— Kingshagrin (@kingshagrin) June 19, 2025
Jackson Jr. had an impressive 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over 74 games. Recently, an NBA analyst has revealed a surprising team that is interested in Jackson Jr. for a potential trade.
