Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman is pumped to welcome Zach Edey to Memphis.
Edey — the first player in 40 years to win the men’s college basketball Player of the Year award in back-to-back seasons — wasMemphis selected Edey earlier than most mock drafts projected.. “In getting to know him, we are talking about someone whose competitiveness is through the roof, care factor is through the roof. No ego, just wants to win.”
Edey swept all six major National Player of the Year awards last season and became the only player in NCAA history to average at least 25.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 assists per game. The GM noted misconceptions surrounding Edey’s defense, emphasizing his impact as a dominant force for Purdue, where he was instructed to avoid fouls.
“We now have — from a size standpoint, from a physicality standpoint — that’s something that other teams are going to have to grapple with. We want to have looks that we can throw out there that give us the advantage. Let them figure out how to deal with us.”While Memphis and Edey both appear satisfied, fans and pundits are not as high on the pick, doubting the center’s fit for the NBA.
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