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Memphis Grizzlies: 5 Worst Picks in Franchise History

By Parker Fleming

Apr 22, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; An overall view before the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; An overall view before the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Xavier Henry (7) moves to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Aron Baynes (16) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
March 19, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Xavier Henry (7) moves to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Aron Baynes (16) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4: Xavier Henry (Pick 13 in 2010)

At the time, Xavier Henry wasn’t the wrong pick for the Memphis Grizzlies. As always, they needed shooting, and he was one of the best shooters in the draft. In his lone year at Kansas, he averaged 13.4 points a game on a silky smooth 41.8 percent shooting. He also possessed the size (6’6″, 220 pounds) to play both wing positions.

After starting 16 games, it looked like Henry would have a bright future on this team. However, after not finding his rhythm from outside, he found his way to the bench as Tony Allen emerged into the starting lineup.

After one season, the Grizzlies traded him in a three-team deal to land Marreese Speights.

Now, he’s out of the league.

Who they could’ve had instead

If they wanted to take a chance on any one-and-done shooting guard, it should’ve been Avery Bradley. He has emerged as a terrorizing two-way threat and is a huge part in the Celtics’ title-contention puzzle. He can stroke it from outside (16.3 points on 39 percent shooting from behind the arc), and he might be the one of the only players in the league that can play better defense than Tony Allen.

Yeah, “Grit ‘n’ Grind” might not even be a thing, but pairing a 29-year old Mike Conley with a 26-year old Avery Bradley sounds so much better than anything the Grizzlies have right now.

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