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Memphis Grizzlies Have Advantage Over the New Look Lakers

By Blake Monroe

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 24: Wayne Selden #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 24, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 24: Wayne Selden #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 24, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 5: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies talk after the game on November 5, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 5: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies talk after the game on November 5, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. /

Not knowing 100 percent sure who the Lakers will chose as their starting point guard this season, it is safe to say it will either be Lonzo Ball or Rajon Rondo. Compared to the Memphis Grizzlies’ Mike Conley, who will rise above this 2018-2019 season? Their stats are seen below.

 Mike Conley Career Stats Below:

Per Game Table
Season FG% 3P% 2P% FT% TRB AST STL BLK TOV PTS
Career .441 .377 .468 .814 2.9 5.7 1.5 0.2 2.0 14.3

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table

Rajon Rondo Careers Stats Below:

Per Game Table
Season FG% 3P% 2P% FT% TRB AST STL BLK TOV PTS
Career .463 .309 .486 .604 4.8 8.5 1.7 0.1 2.9 10.5

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table

Lonzo Ball Career Stats Below:

Per Game Table
Season FG% 3P% 2P% FT% AST STL BLK TOV PTS
Career .360 .305 .420 .451 7.2 1.7 0.8 2.6 10.2

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/8/2018.

Though Lonzo Ball’s rookie season did not live up to the hype his father made it, he still was able to do okay despite dealing with some injuries.

Rajon Rondo has one year on Conley in the NBA, but when comparing and contrasting their stats they are very similar. Conley excels over both Rondo and Ball when looking at average career points and shooting percentages.

The only aspect that Rondo exceeds, barely, is that of total rebound and assist. Overall, comparing these PG, Conley’s experience and southpaw tenacity on the court will make him dominant when going up against the Lakers.

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