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Looking at how the Memphis Grizzlies match up with the Golden State Warriors

By Taylor Buckley

April 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) fouls Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) fouls Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) fouls Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) fouls Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 125-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The Golden State Warriors entered the NBA offseason having just blown a 3-1 series lead and failing to defend their NBA title. But after a disappointing ending to a record-setting season, they were looking to add more. That more would come in the form of the “Slim Reaper”, Kevin Durant. Adding Durant to what already was a “Super Team” certainly makes them look unbeatable.

The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t have the luxury of adding a superstar like Durant to their team this offseason. But coming off an injury-riddled season, they knew they had to add someone to help bring a championship to the city of Memphis. That someone ended up being the beautiful Chandler Parsons. While Parson isn’t quite the player KD is, he fills a big need for the Grizzlies’ lineup.

If the Grizzlies look to do anything extraordinary this season, they will have to go through Golden State, something Mike Conley has already publicly stated. In the next few slides we’ll look at the position match-ups, breaking them down into different categories including scoring, defense and rebounding to see how the Grizzlies will fare.

Next: The Point Guard Battle

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