Injuries are the worst. We all know that. Nothing has a more negative impact on the NBA and professional sports than the sheer limitations of the human body.
Despite all the advancements of modern medicine, seasons and even careers still get spoiled by injuries.
You don’t need to tell that to the Memphis Grizzlies. After all, Jaren Jackson Jr. is slated to miss most of 2022-23 due to injury. As the team’s defensive anchor, he’ll be sorely missed.
With that in mind, it’s not all gloom and doom in Memphis. This team is young, hyper-talented, and already winning games.
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Therefore, wouldn’t it make sense to acquire a player who can (somewhat) replace Jackson Jr. in the short-term, and compliment him in the long term?
Myles Turner fits that description. Here’s a deal that sends him to the Grizzles.