Memphis Grizzlies: Where do Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. rank among NBA duos?
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. give the Memphis Grizzlies one of the best one-two punches in the NBA. With Morant keeping defenses on their toes with his sheer speed and athleticism, Jackson holds down the paint, keeping defenders at bay with his scoring ability.
But that’s not even his strong suit. Jackson is primarily a defender, with length that cannot be taught. He’s a unicorn in every sense of the word, with a wingspan longer than almost every player in the NBA at 7-4. The best part? It looks like he’s still growing.
All the while, Morant has unnatural abilities in his own respect. He is, perhaps, the fastest player in the NBA and he is years away from his athletic prime. Once he fills out, there won’t be a single player in the league who can match up with his speed, quickness, and explosive athletic ability.
Together, these two players elevate the Grizzlies from a lower-middling NBA squad with no identity to a team that should be fighting for NBA Championships down the road. Even in 2021 with each player at the age of 21, they’re in the mix for an NBA Playoff spot.
Where do the Memphis Grizzlies’ stars rank among NBA duos?
The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. will allow a Grizzlies team to see drastic improvements. Ja Morant has had a strong season, but he has been held back without his co-star.
Talking about them is fine and dandy, nobody tires of hearing about the potential between these two players, but it’s time to put a title on things.
When trying to figure out where these two rank, it’s important to consider the fact that the NBA has a handful of extremely talented partners in crime. These range from LeBron James and Anthony Davis to Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal. That said, the Grizzlies’ duo will be climbing up these rankings for the next few years.
Right now, you have to say that Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are a top-15 NBA duo, possibly even better. Try to sit down and write down 15 NBA partnerships that are more successful. You can’t.
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Even if you disagree, they’ll quickly prove you wrong down the stretch of the 2020-21 NBA season. If you’ve forgotten how dominant these two players can be, you’ll soon remember as JJJ returns to normal minutes played.