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Jaren Jackson Jr. · Jaren Jackson Jr. led the league in blocks for a second consecutive season en route to being named NBA Defensive Player of the Year. His offensive game isn’t too shabby, either. The fifth-year forward showcased his sheer strength against the Chicago Bulls as he backed down Patrick Williams in the paint and muscled his way to a highlight-reel slam. Jackson Jr. — who averaged a career-high 18.6 points per game in 2022-23 — tallied 24 points on 9 of 13 shooting, three rebounds, two steals and five blocks in a 104-89 Memphis Grizzlies victory on February 7, 2023. · State of Mint