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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: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies jumps to block a layup by Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the basketball game at Staples Center November 5, 2017, in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 5: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies jumps to block a layup by Brook Lopez #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the basketball game at Staples Center November 5, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. /

After Dillon Brooks’ impressive debut with the Memphis Grizzlies last season, there is little doubt that he will be a starter this season.

Making it all the way to the NBA rising star game during All-star weekend, proved Brooks’ belongs in this league.

When looking at who he is going up against in a game versus the Lakers, Brandon Ingram seems to be the best fit at this time. Former Grizzly, Lance Stephenson, will also make an appearance as a small forward but for now the stats below will highlight that of Brooks and Ingram.

Dillon Brooks’ Career Stats:

Per Game Table
Season FG% 3P% 2P% FT% TRB AST STL BLK TOV PTS
Career .440 .356 .484 .747 3.1 1.6 0.9 0.2 1.5 11.0

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table

Brandon Ingram’s Career Stats:

Per Game Table
Season FG% 3P% 2P% FT% TRB AST STL BLK TOV PTS
Career .438 .329 .466 .655 4.6 2.9 0.7 0.6 1.9 12.2

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table

Even with Ingrams’ additional year on Brooks in the league; Looking at these two charts, offensively, Dillon Brooks has better numbers in each category (FG%, 3Pt%, 2pt%, FT%).

Ingram does have, by a small margin, better numbers in average points, total rebounds, assist, and blocks.

These two players are very close on paper, but this will be just Brooks’ second year in the league backed with impressive depth and veterans to build his playmaking ability. Making him, overall a tough competitor when matched against Brandon Ingram. For Ingram, his length and skill level on the offense end makes this one of the more intriguing matchups for Memphis.

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