How to Coach Jaren Jackson Jr.
Oct 21, 2026
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AI GeneratedThe coach discusses his approach to developing Jaron, emphasizing a flexible positional role and praising Jaron's meticulous nature. Rather than restricting him to one position, the coach aims to leverage Jaron's versatility and his deep commitment to mastering the technical details of the game.
You didn't get a chance to coach Jaron last season after
the deal because of the injury.
What are you trying to bring out of Jaron with this group?
Yeah, my message to Jaron is you're a good basketball player.
We're not going to overly focus on which position he
is because I believe that he can be both
and we're going to need both.
Jaron is really curious.
He's a worrier in a good way.
He really deeply cares about himself, his performance, his approach.
making sure that he has all the details right.
When you say he's a worrier, what does that mean?
He wants to make sure that he's doing it perfect.
He is concerned constantly about, does he know all of the plays?
Does he know all the communication and terminology?
Is he saying it right?
Is that what I was supposed to say on that?
Some people in our world will just kind of blow through the day,
and they just assume that if they do it wrong, somebody will tell them.
And Jaron operates on the other side where he wants to make sure
that the things that he's doing are being done the right way.

