DPOY Jaren Jackson’s blocks and steals FRAUDULENTLY BOOSTED by Grizzlies score keeper, alleges Redditors
How a viral Reddit post put the NBA’s stat-keeping system under scrutiny and cast doubt on Jaren Jackson Jr.'s DPOY case.
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This season, Jaren Jackson Jr. has been a defensive force for the Memphis Grizzlies. The 6-foot-11 forward leads the NBA in blocks per game 3.1 and ranks among the top 10 in defensive rating 102.4 and defensive win shares 2.9. He has also been a key contributor to the Grizzlies’ surprising rise to the fourth seed in the Western Conference, who were later knocked out of the Playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in Round 1.
But Jackson’s impressive defensive numbers have also drawn some scepticism, especially after a Reddit user posted a lengthy thread accusing the Grizzlies’ scorekeeper of inflating Jackson’s stats during home games. The user, who goes by u/ADMassive6666, claimed that Jackson was being credited with blocks and steals that he did not actually make and provided video clips to back up their theory.
The post quickly went viral and sparked a heated debate among NBA fans, media and even league officials. Some agreed with the user and questioned Jackson’s legitimacy as a Defensive Player of the Year, while others defended him and dismissed the allegations as baseless and biased.
The NBA issued a statement refuting the allegations and stating that they review all statistics after each game and make corrections as needed. The Grizzlies also supported their star player and called the criticism “foolish”. Jackson seemed unfazed by the controversy and continued playing at a high level.
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How a Reddit user put Jaren Jackson Jr.’s DPOY case under a microscope?
The Reddit post may have been intended as a conspiracy theory, but it had real consequences for several parties involved. The most obvious impact was on the betting market, where Jackson’s odds to win the Defensive Player of the Year award plummeted after the post gained traction.
The post also raised questions about the integrity and accuracy of NBA statistics, which are used by fans, media, coaches, players and executives to evaluate performance, make decisions and award honors. The NBA has a reputation for being transparent and reliable with its data, but some wondered if there was room for improvement or oversight.
The post also highlighted the power and influence of social media and online platforms in shaping narratives and opinions in the sports world. The Reddit user who posted the thread was not a professional journalist or analyst. Still, their work caught the attention of millions of people and sparked a serious discussion that reached the highest levels of the NBA.
The NBA may have debunked the Jaren Jackson Jr. conspiracy theory, but it showed how one Reddit post could shake up the league and challenge its status quo.
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