Memphis Grizzlies Have Advantage Over the New-Look Lakers

Memphis Grizzlies Have Advantage Over the New Look Lakers

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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SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 5: Kyle Anderson #1 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 5, 2018 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. /

Kyle Anderson, the newest player to put on a Grizzlies jersey this year, will have a starting role as the highly anticipated 2018-19 season roles around. Previously a Spur, Anderson will provide depth both offensively and defensively. When playing the Lakers this year, Anderson will have work to do when being compared to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. See how he rates below:

Kyle Anderson’s Career Stats:

Per Game Table
Season	FG%	3P%	2P%	FT%	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	PTS
Career	.478	.338	.501	.733	3.6	1.7	0.9	0.5	0.8	4.9

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Caldwell- Pops’s Career Stats:

Per Game Table
Season	FG%	3P%	2P%	FT%	TRB	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	PTS
Career	.409	.345	.462	.786	3.4	1.7	1.2	0.2	1.1	12.0

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Other than total average points, Anderson excels in 8 of 9 other categories. Outside of points, Caldwell-Pope only ranks higher by .3 in average blocks per game over his career. Points are not a shock for Pope who is a natural scorer, but Anderson has the defensive numbers to contain Pope throughout the night. These numbers speak loud to fans of the Memphis Grizzlies since he is a fresh face in this Franchise.

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