MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a season decimated by accidents, expectations are excessive for the Memphis Grizzlies, there’s undoubtedly an enormous burden on this workforce’s shoulder.
With former NBA MVP Derrick Rose retiring every week earlier than coaching camp, there’s now a spot up for grabs.
Based on many, one spot ought to go to Scotty Pippen Jr.
“I talked loads with Zach and with Coach Taylor, they usually have been fairly clear in regards to the steps to take. There’s positively a manner for me to get that roster spot,” Pippen mentioned.
“We’ll see the place issues go, when it comes to who performs what function after we begin the season. However Scotty is somebody we actually belief to play a task,” Memphis common supervisor Zach Kleiman mentioned.
Pippen Jr. appeared in 21 video games final season with the Grizzlies and averaged 12.9 factors, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals. Not solely is he assured in his means to contribute to this workforce, however he additionally has all the Grizzlies locker room behind him.
“Since he’s been right here, he’s been one in every of my favourite gamers I’ve performed with. His toughness that he brings defensively and his means to attain, see the ground, move and create,” Grizzlies ahead Jake LaRavia mentioned.
“I really feel like my final two years I did not actually really feel like I used to be a part of the workforce. I really feel like this yr I’ve one thing to play for or one thing I am captivated with. Whether or not it is a spot on the workforce or simply taking part in for a workforce that believes in me and my teammates, belief me it would not matter, I am simply joyful to be right here,” Pippen mentioned .
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