Jaren Jackson Jr.’s blocks became signature play for Memphis Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked shots in a span of four seconds against the San Antonio Spurs. He wasn't always this good at blocking shots. Xavier Tillman Sr. has been his teammate since their days playing AAU basketball together.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is the only player in the NBA averaging more than three blocks per game this season. Memphis Grizzlies are the best team in Western Conference. Jackson is third in NBA in blocks (79) despite playing just 24 games. He is a favorite to be named the league's defensive player of the year. The team is on a run to the Western conference finals. Steven Adams is shooting just 33.3 percent from the free throw line. The Grizzlies went through a bad stretch last month. They lost four of five games during that period. It was a reminder of what Jackson's presence means to them.
