The former Boilermaker is expected to make his official NBA debut soon in the Memphis Grizzlies' first preseason matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 7.
With nearly two weeks until the NBA begins back up with preseason basketball, we’re nearing the end of the offseason and the beginnings of a new season. With that comes the official debuts of a new rookie class where new stars will emerge.
Despite being the No. 9 pick in the 2024 draft, Zach Edey could be one of those stars down the line with his size, touch, and production. But he won’t be that right away; instead, he’ll be focused on how he can improve the Memphis Grizzlies right now and help turn them into a title contender. Here are three predictions for how Edey will impact the Grizzlies during the course of the 2024-24 season.
With the Memphis Grizzlies looking to be a top-six seed in the West next season and a potential championship contender, it’d initially be flawed to think a rookie will receive big-time minutes with them. But consider their lack of center depth and star Jaren Jackson Jr.’s rebounding struggles at the 5, and it becomes clear Edey will play a major role as their starting center from the get-go.
While Edey doesn’t strike most as an elite roll man thanks to his post up dominance at the collegiate level, he’ll have to play more off the ball and as a traditional big in the NBA. The good thing is that he was secretly one of the most productive rollers in college basketball last season. Despite only logging 67 P&R Roll Man possessions, he finished them at 1.54 points per possession which ranked in the 97th percentile, per Synergy Sports.
With a starting center spot and playing time essentially guaranteed and an ideal role in which he’ll be able to make an instant impact, all on a playoff team, Edey should easily be the rookie of the year favorite. No 2024 draft pick matched his production last year, and with a superb foundation set for his translation to the NBA, no one should match it this year either.
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