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Jaren Jackson Jr. wins 2022-23 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award

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In breaking news, Jaren Jackson Jr. has won the 2022-23 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. This is the first time in his career that he has taken home the award.

Jackson was a member of the 2021-22 NBA All-Defensive first team, while also leading the NBA in blocks in blocks in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons.

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Jackson’s defense has been known to Spartan fans after winning the 2017-18 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year award and he has continued that prowess in the NBA.

Memphis Grizzlies C/F Jaren Jackson Jr. has won the 2022-23 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 17, 2023

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