Why The Memphis Grizzlies Do The Deal
On the other hand, the Grizzlies truly looked the part of title contenders in 2021-22. Unfortunately, it’ll be difficult for them to replicate that success next season.
After all, Jaren Jackson Jr. is due to miss a large portion of the season due to injury. He was this team’s defensive anchor last season. At the same time, his temporary absence shouldn’t stop the Grizzlies from functioning as a contender.
Jackson Jr. will be back, and the Grizzlies should look to build on last season’s success as soon as he is. Something tells us adding LaVine would be a perfect way to do that.
Imagine trying to contain this backcourt. With Morant’s passing instincts and LaVine’s scoring abilities, the Grizzlies would force teams to pick their poison. They’d have two hyper-athletic guards who could attack the rim at will – and often make different decisions once they get there.
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All told, if nothing else, Grizzlies fans could bank on a number of electrifying plays every night. After all, this would be the most athletic backcourt in the NBA.