ESPN Boldly Predicts a Grizzlies Starter Will Take Home a Major Award

Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane Are All in the Running

ESPN's panel of experts recently made a bold prediction: a Memphis Grizzlies starter will win a major NBA award in the 2024-25 season.

The Grizzlies have been one of the most exciting teams in the NBA over the past few seasons, and they are poised to take another step forward in 2024-25. They have a young, talented roster led by Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane, all of whom are capable of taking home a major award.

Ja Morant

Morant is the most likely Grizzlies player to win a major award in 2024-25. He is one of the most dynamic and exciting players in the NBA, averaging 27.4* points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. He is also a lock-down defender, averaging 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. Basketball Reference

Morant is still only 23 years old, and he has already accomplished a lot in his career. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2020, and he has been named to the All-Star team twice.

If Morant continues to improve, he could be one of the best players in the NBA. He has the potential to win the MVP award, the Defensive Player of the Year award, or even the NBA Finals MVP award.

Jaren Jackson Jr.

Jackson Jr. is another young player who is making a name for himself in the NBA. He is a 6'11" center who can do it all on the court. He can score, rebound, defend, and pass.

In the 2022-23 season, Jackson Jr. averaged 16.9* points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 3.3 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game. He was also named to the All-Defensive Team.

Jackson Jr. is still only 23 years old, and he has already shown that he can be one of the best players in the NBA. He has the potential to win the Defensive Player of the Year award or even the MVP award.

Desmond Bane

Bane is a 6'6" shooting guard who is one of the best shooters in the NBA. He shot 43.6%* from three-point range in the 2022-23 season, and he was named to the All-Rookie Team.

Bane is still only 24 years old, and he is already one of the most dangerous shooters in the NBA. He has the potential to win the Sixth Man of the Year award or even the Most Improved Player award.

The Grizzlies have a bright future, and one of their starters is likely to take home a major NBA award in 2024-25. Morant, Jackson Jr., and Bane are all capable of winning an award, and it will be exciting to see who takes home the hardware.

*Stats from Basketball Reference