Top 5 players who were originally drafted by the Grizzlies (VIDEO)

Ranking the Grizzlies’ top five draft picks of all-time

Oct 9, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies mascot Grizz performs before the game against Dallas Mavericks at FedExForum. Dallas Mavericks defeated Memphis Grizzlies 95-90. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Sometimes teams unknowingly ship out potential all-star talent on draft night.  The Grizzlies have certainly been that team before, but they have also kept some great players as well.  Memphis has a very hot and cold draft history, where they have had some great picks as well as some big busts.  Some of the great picks were traded away, but let’s put that aside and look at the best players who were originally drafted by the Grizzlies.

*The following players are no longer on the Grizzlies’ roster.