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Kendrick Perkins Names The Most Overhyped Player In NBA

The Memphis Grizzlies have built their foundation around two dynamic talents, but questions about their championship potential continue to surface.

Jaren Jackson Jr. has established himself as one of the league’s most versatile big men, combining elite defensive instincts with legitimate three-point range.

His partnership with Ja Morant represents the franchise’s best hope for sustained success in years.

Former NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins recently made a bold claim about Jackson, calling him the most overhyped player in the league during an appearance on Gilbert Arenas’ podcast.

“I like Jaren Jackson Jr., I don’t love him. I think he is the most over-hyped player in the NBA… I think in the last four years, or maybe the last three years, Ja Morant has only played one season where he played over 60 games. So, it’s like, what’s really going on over there?” Perkins said.

Kendrick Perkins says Jaren Jackson Jr. is the most overhyped player in the NBA 😳

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The criticism carries weight when examining Memphis’s recent trajectory.

Their most promising playoff run came in 2022 when they reached the Western Conference Semifinals before falling to the Golden State Warriors.

Since then, the Grizzlies have struggled to build momentum, facing early exits or missing the postseason entirely.

Availability has been a persistent issue for Morant, whose injury history raises legitimate concerns about long-term reliability.

Jackson has proven more durable, missing only 47 regular season games over the past four seasons despite one injury-shortened campaign.

This past season showcased Jackson’s continued development. His second All-Star selection came alongside averages of 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.

He shot efficiently across all categories, including 37.5% from three-point range and 78.1% from the free-throw line.

With Tuomas Lisalo now leading the franchise as head coach, Memphis enters a crucial period.

The organization needs both stars to be healthy and productive to validate their championship aspirations and silence doubts about their ceiling as contenders.

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