Memphis Grizzlies Trade Jackson: Meet Potential Replacement

0:00On March 11th, the Memphis Grizzlies just traded Jaron Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz for four players in three future first-round picks. This move creates a big gap at power forward, where Jackson also filled in at center for them. Bam Adubio of the Miami Heat put up 83 points against the Washington Wizards last night. He's the kind of versatile big man the Grizzlies now need, and one college player draws direct comparisons. More as Johnson Jr., a 6-foot 9-250-pound sophomore in Michigan, stands out with his defensive skills. He averages 13.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game, while shooting over 64% from the field. Johnson switches across all positions on defense, grabs boards, and shows promise as a shooter with solid free throw and limited three-point numbers. His strengths fit Memphis alongside Zach Eddy, boosting their front court defense, though his offense remains unproven due to a limited college role.

1:00If Johnson develops like Adubio, he could help the Grizzlies climb back into the Western Conference makes next season.