What position does Jaren Jackson Jr play?

After delivering a top-notch performance last season, Jackson Jr. lifted the Defensive Player of the Year award, and recently, in a three-team trade, the 2022 DPOY, Marcus Smart is sent to the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, both the stars will be in Grizzlies' starting lineup and provide strength in the defensive end as the new season tip-off in October.

It seems like the Grizzlies will dominate the western conference, as Marcus Smart and Jaren Jackson Jr. will take care of the defensive area, and the team MVP Ja Morant will shoot up at the offensive end.

This year, the forward will be representing Team USA in the FIBA World Cup happening in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan. After the 2016 U-17 World Cup, this is the major international tournament for the player. Coach Steve Kerr will use the forward versatility effectively, and the world is gonna see Team USA's magic and the legacy which they hold for decades.

Jaren Jackson’s position

Jaren Jackson Jr. mainly plays at the position of a forward, but sometimes as the situation demands, he also switches to Center. The 6’10’’ big man has been a one-man threat for the offensive team. His on-and-off ball defense and shot-blocking have given the opponents a headache.

Additionally, he has been the NBA blocks leader for the year 2022, and 2023 plus, as a member of the NBA All-Defensive First team (2022,23).

What number is Jaren Jackson Jr?

The 6’10’’ forward wears the Number 13 jersey for the Memphis Grizzlies. The upcoming 2023-24 season will be the sixth year for the talented forward.

After playing one season with Michigan State, Jaren Jackson Jr. announced his name for the 2018 NBA draft. He was the fourth overall pick for the Memphis Grizzlies, and eventually, he proved his worth by being on the NBA All-Rookie First team in his debut year.