Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., a key figure in the franchise’s new generation of stars, recently connected with some of the team’s iconic former players.

Jackson appeared on the “Out the Mud” podcast, hosted by Grizzlies legends Zach Randolph and Tony Allen, where they discussed his career and reflected on the franchise’s evolution.

“Those are my guys,” Jackson said of Randolph and Allen. “Every time we talked, it always felt like we were on a podcast anyway. I probably would have suggested they start one eventually if they hadn’t already.”

Jackson recalled being surprised when invited to join the podcast. “At first, I forgot we were even recording,” he admitted. “I thought they just wanted to catch up and hang out. When I saw the setup, I was like, ‘Wow, this is legit. This is a real production.’ They’re doing it right.”

Even Jackson’s father, Jaren Jackson Sr., was impressed. “My dad loved it,” Jackson shared. “He sent it to me right after watching.”