Washington Wizards Receive: G Tyus Jones, G/F Danny Green, G/F Ziare Williams, 2024 First-Round Pick (GSW via MEM)
Memphis Grizzlies Receive: F/C Kristaps Porzingis
With that said, your big man can have all the skills in the world. If he can’t stay healthy, it won’t matter.
In fact, bigs historically have more trouble staying healthy than most players. Being 7 feet tall is not easy on a human being’s knees. When they run and jump for a living, it’s even more difficult.
Kristaps Porzingis has had trouble staying healthy throughout his NBA career. Luckily, he’s been good to go this season, and playing at his peak level no less.
For that matter, Jaren Jackson Jr. has also had trouble with his health in his career. He had to miss the beginning of 2022-23.
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Luckily, he seems to be back to full strength, and the Grizzlies are better for it.
Should they really assemble such an injury-prone pair this season?