4 Reasons the Memphis Grizzlies Should be in Jimmy Butler's Preferred Teams

4 Reasons the Memphis Grizzlies Should be in Jimmy Butler’s Preferred Teams

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 9: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 9, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Jimmy Butler from United States of America of Minnesota Timberwolves defended by Marc Gasol from Spain of Memphis Grizzlies and Dillon Brooks from Canada of Memphis Grizzlies during the charity and friendly match Pau Gasol vs Marc Gasol, with European and American NBA players to help young basketball players and developing teams in Fontajau Pavillion, Girona on 8 of July of 2018. (Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /

It’s a Gasol Thing

What could lure Jimmy Butler into wanting to be a member of the Memphis Grizzlies? Quite possibly, the name “Gasol.”

In two seasons as a member of the Chicago Bulls, Marc’s brother — Pau Gasol — was a teammate of Butler. During that span, Pau and Jimmy formed a friendship. Years after the two players were no longer teammates, the bond still exists.

Earlier this offseason, Jimmy Butler accepted the invitation to play in the Gasol brothers’ Pau Vs Marc charity game held in Spain. Butler is closely acquainted to the Gasol brothers and knows the playing style of Marc. It would not be a totally blind new beginning for the Timberwolves’ wing if a deal were to be made.

Dillon Brooks also appeared in the Gasol brothers’ charity game and defended Jimmy Butler for much of the match. This added familiarity could be just enough to persuade Jimmy to accept a deal to Memphis if the Grizzlies were to inquire strongly about his services.

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