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Memphis Grizzlies: 5 players who have something to prove in training camp

By Brendan Smart

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 24: The Memphis Grizzlies honor the National Anthem before the game 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: The Memphis Grizzlies honor the National Anthem before the game 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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PHILADELPHIA,PA – MARCH 21 : Andrew Harrison #5 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA,PA – MARCH 21 : Andrew Harrison #5 of the Memphis Grizzlies drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania /

Andrew Harrison is entering his third season in the NBA, all of which with the Memphis Grizzlies, and has shown really good progression throughout all of his first two seasons. Last season, many fans were shocked when Memphis parted ways with their former first round draft pick in Wade Baldwin before the season began to keep Harrison on the Grizzlies roster.

While it was controversial at the time, Memphis made the right decision, and Harrison showed the fans that the Grizzlies organization made the right decision as well. Harrison has never been a flashy point guard, and I think that is why he gets such a bad reputation.

Harrison has shown growth in both his basketball IQ, and showing growth in his shooting beyond the arch. Harrison bumped his three point percentage up six percentage points to 33 percent for the 2017-18 season. A season that Harrison made it a priority to fix his jump-shot, and even went as far as hire a shooting coach to fix his feet placement on his jump-shot.

Per Game Table
Season Age Tm Pos G GS MP FG% 3P% 2P% AST STL TOV PTS
2016-17 22 MEM PG 72 18 20.5 .325 .276 .363 2.8 0.7 1.2 5.9
2017-18 23 MEM PG 56 46 23.7 .422 .331 .467 3.2 0.7 1.4 9.5
Career 128 64 21.9 .378 .302 .424 2.9 0.7 1.3 7.5

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table

Harrison has shown consistent progression in his time in Memphis, and has pushed the bar each season to continue growth in a particular area. This season I look forward to Harrison being a better in game manager behind Mike Conley.

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