Jaren Jackson Jr. is an excellent player, but the Utah Jazz just learned that he is fragile just like the Memphis Grizzlies have known for years. It's a shame, but the Jazz knew this going in.
Utah Jazz big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to miss at least six weeks after suffering a torn MCL. The injury delays his regular-season debut alongside Lauri Markkanen following an offseason trade from the Memphis Grizzlies.
The J-Notes writer Matt John argues that Utah is experiencing Jackson's persistent durability issues firsthand, mirroring his injury-plagued tenure in Memphis. In Jackson's absence, the Jazz are expected to lean heavily on Mo Bamba and Jaxson Hayes in the frontcourt.
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