The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, and it isn't only due to Ja Morant's outstanding play. Ja Morant has shown to be a star in his own right, and there's a case to be made that he may win the MVP award this season.

The reason why the Grizzlies have enjoyed so much success this season is due to the fact that many other players have stepped up for them. Jaren Jackson Jr. has been a force not just on the offensive side of the ball, but especially on the defensive side of the ball, as there's an argument to be made that he is the best rim protector in the NBA this season.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. and Andre Kirilenko, according to Sean Coleman of SBNGrizzlies, are the only NBA players in league history to have 50 or more blocks, 15 or more three-pointers, and 15 or more steals in a calendar month.

For this Grizzlies' defense, Jaren Jackson has been a significant focal point. Memphis will need him to keep playing at this level if they want to keep having the kind of success they're having right now. The Grizzlies have proven that they can score with the other best teams in the Western Conference, and if their defense continues to play well, they have a legitimate opportunity to win an NBA championship.