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Grizzlies: History tells us Ja Morant will lead the team in steals in 2021-22

Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

When you think about the best defensive players on the Memphis Grizzlies roster, there are a few names that come to mind. The first is likely Dillon Brooks, who established himself as an elite perimeter defender down the stretch in 2021.

From there, you’d likely explore names like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kyle Anderson, two players who have pesky, long wingspans that make it easy to slip in for a steal or reach up for a block. Even De’Anthony Melton will be considered, as the Grizzlies signed him to a relatively large deal to primarily play defense.