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6 Candidates Likely to Step Up for the Memphis Grizzlies with JaMychal Green Out

By Chris Kern

MEMPHIS, TN - SEPTEMBER 24: JaMychal Green #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a portrait during Memphis Grizzlies Media Day on September 24, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - SEPTEMBER 24: JaMychal Green #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a portrait during Memphis Grizzlies Media Day on September 24, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JULY 5: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs on July 5, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JULY 5: Jaren Jackson Jr. #13 of the Memphis Grizzlies warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs on July 5, 2018 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is the obvious guy who will see a role increase. The rookie has been fantastic in the first two games and he has the fans very excited about the franchise’s future.

In today’s game, teams are playing more and more small ball, but that does not mean Jackson Jr. cannot play alongside Marc Gasol.

Jaren should be the starting power forward. Other guys will still play a lot of those minutes, but with the excitement surrounding Jackson Jr. going forward, he needs to be in the starting lineup.

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The Memphis Grizzlies were a terrible rebounding team last season and they have not been much better this season. Going with Jackson Jr. and Gasol in the starting lineup should help with that within the starting unit.

These two will also help the offense. Both of these guys are very skilled and are able to get buckets for this team.

Memphis had the offensive explosion against the Atlanta Hawks, but they were terrible in the season-opener against the Indiana Pacers. It will be interesting to see how they fare versus the Utah Jazz on Monday.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. is going to be a force on both ends of the floor. Whether he starts or not, he is going to be a key player going forward, even when JaMychal Green returns.

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