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Into the Bears’ Den: Analyzing who will earn the Memphis Grizzlies’ remaining roster spots

By Ian Pierno

Oct 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Wayne Selden Jr. (7) dribbles the ball as Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Atlanta won 104-83. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Wayne Selden Jr. (7) dribbles the ball as Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Atlanta won 104-83. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Andrew Harrison

Oct 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison (5) passes the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison (5) passes the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

Parker Fleming

Why he will make the team: Experience. Andrew Harrison was on last year’s Iowa Energy D-League team. Therefore, the Grizzlies organization has a feel for his game. As long as he doesn’t have dud performances like last outing, he should have a spot on this team.

Why he won’t make the team: Consistency. Andrew Harrison played exceptionally well against the Magic, then followed it up with a stinker against the Hawks. If guys like D.J. Stephens and Troy Williams keep showing out, his stint with the Grizzlies will be in jeopardy.

Verdict: Cut

Ryan Schmitz

Why he will make the team: Depth. As of now the Grizzlies have two point guard locks. They could use a third one for depth in case of injuries like last year and Harrison should have a jump start on the rest of the team and other point guards contending with him being here for an extended time and having D-League experience.

Why he won’t make the team: Turnovers. Harrison has always had a problem with turnovers and if he can’t keep those down, I don’t see the Grizzlies taking him. Plus, if Tony Allen starts playing some point guard, that position will be even tougher to make.

Verdict: Cut

Jacob Collins

Why he will make the team: In-house option at a position of need. Andrew Harrison already has a fully guaranteed contract from the Grizzlies and in the effort of saving costs, I could see them keeping him on the big club for that reason. Harrison spent all of last season honing his skills and shows some promise as a rotation guard in the future. He can work some off the ball which would be excellent to continue to showcase the Grizzlies’ success with multiple point guard lineups. It also helps his case that the Grizzlies have already moved on from Tony Wroten.

Why he won’t make the team: Underwhelming preseason. If Harrison has an underwhelming preseason there is a chance the Grizzlies could decide to cut bait and look at other options going forward. There is a need at backup point and for depth there. WIth Harrison being a cheap, cost-controlled asset I think it is likely he makes it.

Verdict: Makes Team

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