Give the Memphis Grizzlies a lot of credit for building one of the best teams in the NBA. The Grit-and-Grind era feels like it happened an eternity ago.
That’s because this team is significantly different than it was under the leadership of Mike Conley and Marc Gasol. In fact, it’s hard to believe it’s only been five years.
That’s because the Grizzlies orchestrated one of the quickest rebuilds we’ve ever seen. Realistically, all they did was draft Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jo Morant and surround them with quality role players.
The results speak for themselves. The Grizzlies are already bonafide title contenders.
At the same time, a major trade could put them in a position where they’re a serious threat to win it all.
Here’s one that lands them OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors.