Memphis Grizzlies: 3 takeaways from loss to Bucks

Milwaukee, WI - NOVEMBER 13: Giannis Antetokounmpo
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PORTLAND, OR – NOVEMBER 7: Tyreke Evans
PORTLAND, OR – NOVEMBER 7: Tyreke Evans /

No. 3: Tyreke Evans is the team’s best player, and it’s not even close

In 2009, if you said that Tyreke Evans was going to be the team’s best player in 2017, I’d believe you. If you said it any other year past 2010, I’d look into checking you into some form of rehabilitation center.

However, the statement is true. Tyreke Evans has been the Grizzlies’ best player by a wide margin.

While the starters give the other team a head-start, Tyreke Evans simply helps the Grizzlies get the lead back and stay in the game. His aggressiveness and newfound 3-point shot have been the driving forces to the Grizzlies’ early-season success. In the process, he’s making history:

You know what’s a shame though? The Grizzlies are 2-4 in those six games.

While Tyreke Evans has been the team’s best player, he needs help from the guys who should hold his title.

Next: Tyreke Evans has been offseason's biggest bargain

The Grizzlies have a found a steal in the free agency with Tyreke Evans. This is the kind of move that keeps you in the playoffs. Props to Chris Wallace.