Jaren Jackson Jr. was named a reserve for the NBA All-Star game next month. He was the only Grizzlies player who made it as Ja Morant was not selected

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been selected as an NBA All-Star for the second time. Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here .

This marks his first career Player of the Week honor, according to a press release from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.

Jaren Jackson Jr. won the NBA's Player of the Week award for the Western Conference for the first time in his career.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies forward and center Jaren Jackson Jr. was named Western Conference Player of the Week.

Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on Dece

Jaren Jackson Jr. was named as a reserve for the NBA All-Star game next month. He was the only Grizzlies player who made it.