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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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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 26: Wayne Selden #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots a free throw during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 26, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 26: Wayne Selden #7 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots a free throw during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 26, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. /

Wayne Selden Jr., makes his mark on this list just due to his lack of progression. A lot of that lack of progression is due to an injury bug that Selden can not seem to escape. Selden has all of the tools to be the starting shooting guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, but his health has played a huge role in his NBA career.

Dating back to his college days, Selden was projected to be high draft pick, but instead went undrafted due to a knee procedure that many were told had his career in jeopardy had Selden going into the NBA undrafted. Hate to see it, but Selden has shown so much potential, but his knees have given him fits in his time with Memphis.

Per Game Table
Season Age Tm Lg Pos G MP FG% 3P% 2P% FT% AST STL PTS
2016-17 22 MEM NBA SG 11 17.2 .400 .143 .586 .667 1.1 0.4 5.0
2017-18 23 MEM NBA SG 35 19.8 .431 .402 .456 .746 1.9 0.5 9.3
Career NBA 49 18.9 .431 .373 .480 .716 1.6 0.5 8.1
2 seasons MEM NBA 46 19.2 .426 .364 .477 .727 1.7 0.5 8.3

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table

For that Selden only has to prove that he is healthy enough to play an 82 game season with regular minutes. His flashes have been great, and while getting us all excited, we are humbled by Selden’s health given his situation in the knee region.

Selden will have a lot to prove in training camp, and while health is a huge factor, Selden will also have to continue to show his progression with this team and his teammates throughout training camp, and the preseason.

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