When Jenkins's dismissal was pointed out to him by people he knew, Jackson told those who contacted him that they had been "Centel'd"—i.e. fooled by the prominent parody social media account NBA Centel.

Recently, the Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA world by parting ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins with less than a month to go until the playoffs, which are slated to begin in late April. The Grizzlies have hit some roadblocks as of late but are still in solid position in the Western Conference,

Taylor Jenkins is the only coach Ja Morant has ever played under in the NBA. For the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft, 'It was a lot to process.'