Memphis Grizzlies: 4 alternative universes where they don’t sign Chandler Parsons
Jake Finnen (@HalfCourtJester): Parsons out, role-playing scorers in.
Chandler Parsons, unfortunately, is the new (100) million-dollar man in Memphis. Without the decision to sign him for top dollar, the Grizzlies might have won a few more games. Instead of harping on the decision to sign Parsons, using what he got paid to get as many players as possible would’ve been just as effective. In this case, I’m going with Jeremy Lin, Seth Curry, and Marreese Speights.
Lin signed a 3-year contract for $36M with the Nets. Curry, signed a $6M contract for two years in Dallas, and Speights signed for the veteran-minimum with the Clippers.
Lin solves the backup point guard problem, but more importantly adds another branch to the Grizzlies’ family tree. This might not make sense, but the Grizzlies are a family. They all buy into the same system. They all have a focus on winning and put their hearts into their craft. Lin has
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been fighting from the bottom of the point guard totem pole for a long time. He’s proved that he can run an offense, score in the clutch, and even win games like he did with the Knicks. All while getting thrown to the court, over, and over, and over again.
A backup spot works perfectly for Lin – slightly injury-prone, but nonetheless exceptional talent. What Lin offers on offense makes him a commodity the Grizzlies need: a ball-dominant point guard with the ability to score when needed. Sounds ideal.
Seth Curry is another player that can carry the ball up the floor, distribute, and most importantly for the Grizzlies’ sake, score from deep. His extremely cheap price is too good to pass up, especially for what he offers. He just be another bench player for the Grizzlies, but that is where they need the most help. Conley and Gasol need to rest as much as possible, meaning players like Lin and Curry help shift that weight onto THEIR shoulders, simply by playing their game. Both players want to facilitate and shoot. Once again, EXACTLY what Memphis needs.
Although I strongly believe Speights is a product of Golden State’s unreal chemistry the past few seasons, on paper he’s the epitome of a stretch big. He doesn’t get bullied down low. Although his rebounding is below-average, he makes up for it with his spacing, ability to hit threes consistently, and spacing. Did I mention spacing? These players might only focus on offense, but that is where the Grizzlies are lacking, and all offer useful aspects for a deeper playoff run. — Jake Finnen (@HalfCourtJester)