Zach Edey Starts for Grizzlies, Impresses Fans in NBA Preseason Debut vs. Mavs

Posted by Admin October 8, 2024 NBA

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NBA rookie Zach Edey and the Memphis Grizzlies opened their preseason against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night with a 121-116 victory.

In Edey’s first game adorning navy blue and yellow, the starter put up six points and four rebounds with one block and one steal.

Fifth year Memphis star Ja Morant added 13 points, four rebounds and three assists while Brandon Clark came off the bench and contributed 17 points.

The 22-year-old was drafted by the Grizzlies as the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 draft after an outstanding senior year at Purdue, where he averaged 25 points per game, 12 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 62 percent from the field.

Standing at 7-foot-4, the center is tied with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama as the tallest player in the NBA this season.

Edey’s impressive height, combined with his surprising athleticism and stature, makes him a defensive nightmare for a Grizzlies team that ranked No. 19 in defensive rating last season. ]

kentrell @13eechamFR

3 possessions in, Edey will be fine at this level

Alejandro ☘️ @MainCelticsFan

Buying loads of Edey stock rn

Jordan Stocks @StockTalks21

This exact scenario is why I think Zach Edey will average 15+ PPG as a rookie.
He likely will get 8+ PPG on lobs/rim running each game. Couple his size and athleticism with the fact that he is playing with Ja Morant is SCARY HOURS.
Memphis is going to be dangerous this year. https://t.co/YUB4vpm35d

Anderius Speight @Anderius_SP8

I was wrong about the move Memphis Grizzlies made with Zach Edey I like the pick now

🌧️ @w7stgoat

Edey ROTY 🔜

Tyler Honaker @Tynoles14

Zach Edey is moving his feet very nicely imo. #BackToTheGrind

Titan86 @Titanfan86

Edey blocking shots, solid rebounding, flying in for an oop, played a little perimeter defense and now hit his nice hook shot. Very encouraging NBA debut for 14

The Grizzlies will continue their preseason stretch on Thursday, Oct. 10 against the Charlotte Hornets at home.