Into the Bears’ Den: Analyzing who will earn the Memphis Grizzlies’ remaining roster spots
By Ian Pierno
Chris Crawford
Parker Fleming
Why he will make the team: *see Wayne Selden*
Why he will not make the team: *see Wayne Selden*
Verdict: Cut
Ryan Schmitz
Why he will make the team: Consistency. Crawford does everything well. He can pass, rebound, defend, and even score at an average level at the very least. He would be a safe pick if injuries were to hit. I could see him making the team if last year happens again.
Why he won’t make the team: Potential. Crawford will probably never be an All-Star and sometimes those last spots are saved for players that teams think can become a key contributor someday. Crawford could very well be one of those point guards that comes in if needed and won’t hurt the team.
Verdict: Cut
Jacob Collins
Why he will make the team: He went to Memphis. He’s pretty good at everything.
Why he won’t make the team: He isn’t good enough to play in the NBA right now. He’s not exceptionally good at anything.