Jackson’s Defensive Player of the Year chances no longer a long shot
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) blocks a shot by Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) on Dec. 13, 2021. Jackson, with 121, has more blocks than any other player in the NBA this season. (Brandon Dill/AP file)
With the Grizzlies finally getting national attention, Jaren Jackson Jr. also is drawing eyes for his under-the-radar defensive prowess.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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