One of the only hopes for a member of the Memphis Grizzlies to receive a postseason award was by way of rookie standout Jaren Jackson Jr. Sure enough, he made his way on to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team, which even caught the attention of the legendary Vince Carter.
Despite appearing in just 58 of 82 regular season games, largely in part of the Grizzlies operating with precaution around a minor ailment belonging to Jackson Jr., there is a lot of hype surrounding the 19-year old. He can defend and swat shots with the best the NBA has to offer, plus he has a smooth outside shooting touch.