Memphis Grizzlies, NBA: Midseason Mock Draft
player. 24. Without any glaring weakness at any position, Jaren Jackson Jr. is the pick here for the Bulls. They have Portis, Markkanen and Mirotic right now. However, Mirotic probably won’t be on the roster, and Portis is nothing more than a third big man. <p>With Jackson, they’ll nab someone with high upside defensively — quite the opposite from LaVine and Markkanen. He’s averaging three blocks a game and has the versatility to switch onto any position in the country. At 6’11” and 242 pounds, he has the size to defend and play the 5 position. Not to mention, he’s also displayed a reliable jumper, shooting 44 percent on 2.8 attempts per game.</p> <p>Jackson would near-solidify a good starting lineup in the Windy City.</p> <p><em>Chances of #1 pick: 4.3</em></p> <p><em>Alternate pick: Miles Bridges</em></p> <p><em>Likely #1 pick: DeAndre Ayton</em></p>. F/C. Michigan State University. Jaren Jackson Jr.. 7