Grizzlies Star Jaren Jackson Jr. Named NBA's Defensive Player of the Year

Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies won the NBA's 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year Award.
At just 22 years old, Jackson is the second-youngest player to receive the award in NBA history.
Jackson led the league in blocks for the second straight season and anchored the NBA's third-best defense.
Jackson held opponents to significantly lower shooting percentages when defending them.
The award caps a breakout season for Jackson, who averaged 18.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3 blocks per game.