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Only one thing can keep Grizzlies Jackson Jr from winning DPOY

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Only one thing can keep Grizzlies Jackson Jr from winning DPOY

Jaren Jackson Jr is the betting favorite for the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award despite missing the first few weeks of this season. He has played 25 games so far this year. Here he explains why he is deserving of all the praise he's getting.

Jackson Jr has had a lot of injuries in his short career. He has missed over 100 games in the last four seasons. This season he has been injured for the first 16 games. His energy and presence on defense are making the Grizzlies one of the best defensive teams in NBA. Jackson Jr is dominant as a shot blocker, averaging 3.2 blocks in just 26.3 minutes a night.

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