Jaren Jackson Jr. Gets Real On Ja Morant, Grizzlies Loss To Lakers, Guarding Stars & More | EP 14

The Defensive Player of the Year and first time All-Star, Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies leads off the show reminiscing about his Indiana prep years when PG was on the Pacers, why he played for Coach Tom Izzo and why the Michigan State brotherhood in the NBA is so special. JJJ then breaks down the playoff series against the Lakers and whether or not Dillon Brooks talking trash to LeBron affected the matchup. Plus, JJJ shares how it felt to win the DPOY and what his first All-Star experience was like this season. Finally PG and JJJ share funny Steven Adams stories, their all-time defensive starting lineup, and JJJ sheds light on Ja Morant’s situation and the future of the Grizzlies.

0:00 - Intro
6:00 - Growing Up in a Basketball Family
15:30 - Coach Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Brotherhood
31:37 - JJJ’s Mentors in Memphis
41:40 - Grizzlies vs Lakers Playoff Series and Dillon Brooks vs LeBron
1:08:25 - Winning DPOY and First All-Star Experience
1:26:30 - Starting 5: Best Defenders All-Time
1:39:19 - Steven Adams Stories
1:45:23 - Discussing Ja Morant’s Situation
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