16 points per game on 37.9% shooting were Jaren Jackson Jr.'s stats from the Grizzlies' first-round series loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in last season's playoffs. Those numbers were a far cry from the All-Star and second-team All-Defensive performance he put on display throughout much of the NBA's regular season.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is widely considered a top 20-30 player in the NBA, but his performance in the playoffs sparked criticism from many, including ESPN's Kendrick Perkins, who said he wouldn't rank Jackson Jr. in his top 10 list of big men. Despite his shortcomings, Jackson Jr.