Jaren is known as an elite shot blocker, but he has transformed into an elite all-around defender.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been a polarizing name in NBA circles and within the Memphis Grizzlies fanbase this year. He had the best season of his career, which had him as a favorite to win the Defensive Player of the Year at one point, and a high probability to make an All-NBA team, which would've qualified him to sign a supermax extension of $345 million over five years.