Memphis Grizzlies Hot Takes: Jarell Martin is better than JaMychal Green

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 30: Jarell Martin
MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 30: Jarell Martin
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Short-Term Sell

Martin’s upside could be considerable; he has a smooth skill set for a player of his size and is four years younger than Green. Suggesting he has a higher ceiling isn’t as outlandish as saying he’s currently the better player.

Martin just hasn’t proven nearly as much as Green. JaMychal is a versatile, battle-tested neo-James Johnson on D, and he’s also an under-utilized offensive contributor. Jarell has shown flashes while filling some injury gaps in low-pressure spots.

If Martin improves defensively and produces over an entire season, this debate can become a thing. Until then, it’s speculative at best. — AJ Salah (@Salas42_)