Who Should I Draft?
Jaren Jackson Jr. or Lauri Markkanen (2020)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Jaren Jackson Jr. F - MEM  | Lauri Markkanen F - CHI  | |
Expert |
75% Recommended by 18 of 24 experts |
25% Recommended by 6 of 24 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| ECR | ‐ | # 35 |
| Best Rank | ‐ | # 28 |
| Worst Rank | ‐ | # 49 |
| ADP | ||
| Composite | ‐ | # 71 |
| Best Rank | ‐ | # 54 |
| Worst Rank | ‐ | # 91 |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 29.5 | 32.2 |
| Field Goals Made | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Field Goals Att | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Field Goals % | .483 | .431 |
| Three Points Made | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Three Points Att | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Three Points % | .391 | .366 |
| Free Throws Made | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Free Throws Att | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Free Throws % | .744 | .848 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Assists | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Turnovers | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Blocks | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Points | 17.8 | 17.0 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Andy Behrens Yahoo! Sports | # 36 | # 39 |
| Kevin Hanson EDSFootball | # 30 | # 39 |
| Dalton Del Don Yahoo! Sports | # 37 | # 43 |
| Chris Meaney FTN | # 29 | # 39 |
| JMO FantasyPros | # 19 | # 37 |
| Yahoo Staff Yahoo! Sports | # 29 | # 40 |
| Keith Lott Fantasy Six Pack | # 32 | # 38 |
| Blaine Blontz FantasyPros | # 29 | # 41 |
| Mauricio Castillo Yahoo! Sports | # 19 | # 37 |
| M. Starks Powell New Life Fantasy | # 34 | # 48 |
| Brad Camara FantasyPros | # 28 | # 43 |
| Aaron Larson FantasyPros | # 28 | # 35 |
| Dave Kluge FantasyPros | # 30 | # 41 |
| Vaughn Dalzell FantasyPros | # 27 | # 28 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 31 | # 42 |
| Zachary Hanshew FantasyPros | # 35 | # 39 |
| Dan Titus FantasyPros | # 46 | # 49 |
| Shane Mosley FB-Ninja | # 37 | # 39 |
| Tom FantasyPros | # 26 | # 24 |
| Site Projections numberFire | # 61 | # 43 |
| Alex Burns FantasyPros | # 37 | # 33 |
| Adam Koffler FantasyPros | # 41 | # 34 |
| # 31 | # 30 | |
| Site Rankings CBS Sports | # 65 | # 28 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. F - MEM | Lauri Markkanen F - CHI | |
| 2019 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,622 | 1,492 |
| Field Goals Made | 353 | 251 |
| Field Goals Att | 753 | 591 |
| Field Goals % | .469 | .425 |
| Three Points Made | 145 | 109 |
| Three Points Att | 368 | 317 |
| Three Points % | .394 | .344 |
| Free Throws Made | 139 | 126 |
| Free Throws Att | 186 | 153 |
| Free Throws % | .747 | .824 |
| Offensive Rebound | 55 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 262 | 314 |
| Assists | 78 | 74 |
| Turnovers | 99 | 81 |
| Steals | 39 | 42 |
| Blocks | 92 | 24 |
| Points | 990 | 737 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. F - MEM | Lauri Markkanen F - CHI | |
| 2020 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 29.5 | 32.2 |
| Field Goals Made | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Field Goals Att | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Field Goals % | .483 | .431 |
| Three Points Made | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Three Points Att | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Three Points % | .391 | .366 |
| Free Throws Made | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Free Throws Att | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Free Throws % | .744 | .848 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Assists | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Turnovers | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Blocks | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Points | 17.8 | 17.0 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. F - MEM | Lauri Markkanen F - CHI | |
| News | ||
| Grizzlies’ executive Zach Kleiman said that F Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) will not be ready to play when the season begins. Brad Camara Thu, Nov 19th | Lauri Markkanen recorded 18 points (5-12 FG, 4-11 3PT, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, and two steals in Monday's win over the Rockets. Dave Kluge - Fantasy Intervention Tue, Jan 19th | |
| Grizzlies Executive VP Zach Kleiman said that Jaren Jackson Jr. has underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and is expected to make a full recovery. Alex Burns - Hoop Beast Wed, Aug 19th | Lauri Markkanen logged a season-high 29 points (10-19 FG, 2-7 3PT, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, and three assists in Sunday's win over the Mavericks. Dave Kluge - Fantasy Intervention Sun, Jan 17th | |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss the rest of the NBA season after suffering a torn meniscus during Monday's loss to the Pelicans, according to a statement released by the Grizzlies. Alex Burns - Hoop Beast Tue, Aug 4th | Lauri Markkanen played 25 minutes and logged 16 points (5-14 FG, 3-9 3PT, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two blocks, and a steal in Friday's loss to the Thunder. Dave Kluge - Fantasy Intervention Sat, Jan 16th | |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 points (7-17 FG, 6-8 FT, 2-8 3PT) with two rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks, and one turnover in 31 minutes in Monday's 109-99 loss to the Pelicans. Adam Koffler Mon, Aug 3rd | Lauri Markkanen (health and safety protocols) is available to play on Friday night against Oklahoma City. Ross Jared Joswick Fri, Jan 15th | |
| Jalen Jackson Jr scored 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-3 FT) with three rebounds, two blocks, two steals, and two three's across 35 minutes in Sunday's 108-106 loss to the Spurs. Dan Titus Sun, Aug 2nd | Bulls PF Lauri Markkanen (health and safety protocols) is "on track" to play in Friday night's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as stated by Chicago head coach Billy Donovan. Matthew MacKay Thu, Jan 14th | |
| Notes | ||
| JJJ is going to be out "a minute" according to Grizzlies executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman, but that shouldn't stop you from giving the rising star big man a look in your upcoming fantasy drafts. So long as your league has an IR roster spot, you can stash Jackson Jr. and have a valuable asset come the middle of the 2020-21 season. In 57 games a season ago, JJJ averaged 17.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 2.5 3PM in just under 29 minutes per game. The 3-pointers are an added bonus for a guy that is eligible at the center position, but the lack of rebounds is a bit of a concern. Additionally, Jackson Jr. has had trouble with staying on the court due to foul trouble in his first two NBA seasons. If he can stay out of foul trouble and play over 30 minutes per game, we could see JJJ increase his averages even more in his third-year in the league. Consider him a top-75 player this season, but realize he may not contribute for your squad right away as he recovers from offseason knee surgery. Adam Koffler - FantasyPros | ||
