The only 3 players worth Grizzlies trading Jaren Jackson Jr. for
By Mark Nilon
Zion Williamson
If the Grizzlies ever decided to trade Jaren Jackson Jr. outbound, it would likely be in a swing-for-the-fences type of move for the franchise.
An addition of Zion Williamson would almost certainly be such an ordeal.
Sure, there are serious concerns regarding the power forward's ability to remain healthy, but the impact and game-changing potential he brings to a team when on the floor matches virtually anyone else's in the entire league.
This past season, the two-time All-Star found himself suiting up for a career-high 70 games -- a higher mark than even Ja Morant's best of 67 -- and went on to post a stellar all-around stat line of 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and just shy of a block while shooting 57.0 percent from the field.
His pairing with Ja Morant as the two foundational pieces in Memphis would be absolutely captivating due to their incredibly complementary play styles along with the simple fact that they both were snatched up within the top two selections of the 2019 NBA Draft.
From a sheer upside perspective, there should be no question that Williamson is the superior talent to that of Jackson, while a starting five of him, Morant, Desmond Bane, and Zach Edey could rival any other team's in the association.