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Jaren Jackson Jr., Evan Mobley Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. has been named the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for games played in December, while Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley has claimed the award in the East, according to the NBA (Twitter link).
The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, Jackson averaged 22.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks in 28.7 minutes per game over 14 appearances last month. He posted a shooting line of .464/.384/.780.
Jackson was the only player in the NBA to have 20-plus steals and 20-plus blocks last month, per the league, with Memphis ranking third in the West in defensive rating over that stretch.
Mobley, who made the All-Defensive First Team alongside Jackson in 2023, averaged 18.8 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 3.0 APG, 1.0 SPG and 1.3 BPG on .589/.524/.696 shooting 12 December games (28.9 MPG). The Cavs led the East in defensive rating last month. Mobley was tied for second in the East in contested shots per game in December (10.0).
The Cavaliers, who have won eight straight and hold the best record in the league (29-4), have the NBA’s top offense and eighth-best defense. Memphis, which has the second-best record in the West at 23-11, ranks fifth and fourth in those categories, respectively.
Jackson beat out Toumani Camara, Anthony Davis, Kris Dunn, Walker Kessler and Victor Wembanyama in the West. The other nominees in the East were Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Suggs (Twitter link).
Wembanyama and Daniels won the awards for games played in October and November. This is the first season in which the monthly defensive honors have been given.
In a recent announcement by the NBA, Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies and Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers have been named Defensive Players of the Month for their outstanding performances on the defensive end.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been a force to be reckoned with in the paint, averaging 2.5 blocks per game and showcasing his ability to protect the rim with his shot-blocking prowess. His defensive presence has been a key factor in the Grizzlies’ success this month, helping them secure crucial wins against top teams in the league.
On the other hand, Evan Mobley has been a defensive anchor for the Cavaliers, averaging 1.9 blocks and 1.3 steals per game. His versatility on defense has been a game-changer for Cleveland, as he has been able to guard multiple positions and disrupt opposing offenses with his length and athleticism.
Both players have shown a commitment to improving their defensive skills and making an impact on that end of the floor, and their efforts have not gone unnoticed. Congratulations to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Evan Mobley for being named Defensive Players of the Month, and we look forward to seeing their continued success on the defensive end in the future.
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