Memphis Grizzlies

oldshoolballer · Post #1 » by **oldshoolballer** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:32 pm

I really like how they have built this team especially after the Fizdale situation and moving on from veterans Gasol and Conley. They have done a great job imo.Interesting that a small market team is running circles around Chicago and New York.Chris Wallace made some great moves before he got demoted to new commer Zach Kleiman who looks extremely sharp.
TRADES
Marc Gasol for Jonas Valanciunas win
Mike Conley for Grayson Allen/Jae Crowder win
Chandler Parsons for Solomon Hill win
Kyle Korver/Jevon Carter for Josh Jackson/DeAnthony Melton win
Future second draft pick/Dillon Brooks huge win
Julian Washburn/ exception for Andre Iguodala/first round pick huge win and trade chip

DRAFT
Jaren Jackson JR #4 huge win
Ja Morant #2 huge win
Brandon Clarke #21 huge win

FREE AGENTS
Kyle Andersen win
Tyus Jones win

NEW COACH
Taylor Jenkins win

This team has a very bright future Jenkins looks like he's going to be a great coach Ja looks like a potential super star JJJ is looking great they have a great mix of young and veteran players Other teams that are failing need to really look at how the Grizzlies are building their future.

RoxSteady · Post #2 » by **RoxSteady** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:48 pm

I'm sick over the Brandon Clarke pick. I was such a fan of his going into the draft. He's averaging 20 and 10 per 36 on 62% shooting.

oldshoolballer · Post #3 » by **oldshoolballer** » Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:51 pm

RoxSteady wrote:I'm sick over the Brandon Clarke pick. I was such a fan of his going into the draft. He's averaging 20 and 10 per 36 on 62% shooting.

I still can't believe so many teams passed on him His efficiency on both ends of the court are crazy.

edquantum · Post #4 » by **edquantum** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:02 am

Five wins in a row and JV, Morant, JJ were all great during that stretch. But Crowder looks like lowest bb iq player ever. His decision making is beyond limits.

Dacost · Post #5 » by **Dacost** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:08 am

The new F.O has kill it so far they have won every single trade and draft picks so far.

PhilBlackson · Post #6 » by **PhilBlackson** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:15 am

They just need to draft a good wing and they could be a problem in the future. Problem is BOS has their pick if I'm not mistaken and I think with another year of development they won't be drafting high enough. Happy for MEM nonetheless.

BAMAFREAK · Post #7 » by **BAMAFREAK** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:25 am

They struck lottery luck but have put theirselves in a great position by taking advantage of every move. Trading to draft Clarke. And getting value for the aging assets and expiring they had.
The main thing, getting veterans to develop the tools right. That’s a mistake a lot of teams make.
They have a super high ceiling with Ja and JJJ and an elite role player in Clarke and Melton. I live Jonas offense but they could use a hyper athletic defensive minded center to help on high picks. JJJ shooting makes that work spacing wise

MotownMadness · Post #8 » by **MotownMadness** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 4:27 am

I seen Brandon Clarke coming. Even if you only watch college ball in the tourney anyone should of seen it. Teams just let the combine measurements get to them i guess.

But yeah impressive start to a rebuild by the Grizz.

Post #9 » by **Capn'O** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 5:05 am

edquantum wrote:Five wins in a row and JV, Morant, JJ were all great during that stretch. But Crowder looks like lowest bb iq player ever. His decision making is beyond limits.

Free Iggy!

He would seriously help.

Post #10 » by **GeorgeMarcus** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:22 am

Dillon Brooks has been solid too. This is my favorite team outside of Philly. There was a hole in my heart where the Grit n Grind Grizz use to be, so the transition was pretty seamless.

TheNewEra · Post #11 » by **TheNewEra** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:36 am

Wonder if they would consider making a offer to Harrell in free agency? Overpay to be the sixth man it maybe even start next to JJJ

JohnnyKILLroy · Post #12 » by **JohnnyKILLroy** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:37 am

Move Brooks to the 3 and unleash Melton!!!!

TimRobbins · Post #13 » by **TimRobbins** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:46 am

Ja Morant is the real deal. Absolutely.

macNcheese3 · Post #14 » by **macNcheese3** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:55 am

TimRobbins wrote:Ja Morant is the real deal. Absolutely.

Most definitely. The Grizz are a fun team to watch and a team you want to cheer for. I’d love to see them in the playoffs this year even if it means a clean sweep. They don’t own their pick so why not get some experience in the post season.

macNcheese3 · Post #15 » by **macNcheese3** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:57 am

My bad the pick is lottery protected 1-6. That pick is still very valuable even outside of the 6th pick - obviously.

kan_t · Post #16 » by **kan_t** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:35 am

GeorgeMarcus wrote:Dillon Brooks has been solid too. This is my favorite team outside of Philly. There was a hole in my heart where the Grit n Grind Grizz use to be, so the transition was pretty seamless.

He's solid but I think his best role would be the 6th man. I think SG is a more urgent need if they want to step forward.

kan_t · Post #17 » by **kan_t** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:36 am

JohnnyKILLroy wrote:Move Brooks to the 3 and unleash Melton!!!!

Or just move Brooks to the bench. It would be more balance on both end.

JohnnyKILLroy · Post #18 » by **JohnnyKILLroy** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:38 am

kan_t wrote:
JohnnyKILLroy wrote:Move Brooks to the 3 and unleash Melton!!!!

Or just move Brooks to the bench. It would be more balance on both end.

Whatever it takes to get that kid more than “teen” minutes..... 8-)

Post #19 » by **ken6199** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:04 am

Let's just hope Ja doesn't turn into the next Westbrook (aside from athleticism and energy).

BAMAFREAK · Post #20 » by **BAMAFREAK** » Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:05 pm

ken6199 wrote:Let's just hope Ja doesn't turn into the next Westbrook (aside from athleticism and energy).

He’s the opposite of Westbrook early on in games. Doing everything he can to get teammates involved. It’s not unusual for him to go into the 4th with 5 points on like 4 or 5 shots then go off for 14 to win the game in the 4th.