Why has Justin Jackson been benched? Posted Nov 28, 2017 Justin Jackson’s decreased playing time is a result of the Sacramento Kings starting two point guards. It also appears Joerger will turn to Vince Carter in spots ahead of Jackson. So for now, Jackson is the young player that’s going to be watching a lot more than playing. The only other reasonable way to get playing time for Jackson would be to not play Carter at all. (Sacramento Bee)