Hardwood Knocks, Episode 522: 2021-22 Memphis Grizzlies Lookahead
Dan is joined by Sharon Brown (@SharonShyBrown) of the Memphis Flyer for a fantastic and in-depth discussion about the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. Their conversation covers Ja Morant’s development, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s future, Ziaire Williams’ role as a rookie, the center rotation after trading Jonas Valanciunas for Steven Adams, Kyle Anderson’s value, Desmond Bane’s breakout potential, lineup possibilities and a lot more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
🔘 2:03 – Intro
🔘 5:15 – Offseason takeaways
🔘 7:59 – Jaren Jackson Jr.’s development and role
🔘 11:24 – The frontcourt rotation
🔘 13:12 – Desmond Bane’s breakout potential
🔘 14:20 – Ja Morant’s deepening bag
🔘 19:06 – Starting-lineup permutations
🔘 22:34 – Rookie-year expectations for Ziaire Williams
🔘 24:36 – Will Jarrett Culver, er, play?
🔘 28:10 – Does Memphis have enough shooting and secondary creation?
🔘 29:36 – The defense
🔘 31:46 – Biggest weakness
🔘 33:56 – Trade candidates
🔘 35:44 – Dillon Brooks
🔘 37:07 – Best crunch-time lineup
🔘 38:14 – Quirky lineups we want to see
🔘 39:58 – Win-total prediction/Place in the West
🔘 41:13 – Importance of Steven Adams
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