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Memphis Grizzlies Player Preview: Chandler Parsons is Ultimate X-Factor

By AJ Salah

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 6: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers during a pre-season game on October 6, 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 - OCTOBER 6: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers during a pre-season game on October 6, 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 : Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies puts up the shot against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA,PA – MARCH 21 : Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies puts up the shot against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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The Memphis Grizzlies gave Parsons so much money largely because of his three-point prowess (well, that and their brief lapse of sanity). The good news — and perhaps the only good news — is that his long-range stroke appears alive and well.

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In 36 games last year, Parsons shot an elite 42% from distance on 3.4 attempts/game. Had he qualified, that mark would have flirted with the league’s top-ten for three-point accuracy.

With improved surroundings and (fingers crossed) better health, it is not unreasonable to assume Parsons could maintain that mark over larger samples. After all, he shot 41% on 4.1 attempts/game his last “healthy” season in Dallas.

At full capacity, Parsons is exactly the kind of spacing threat Memphis needs to unlock Mike Conley & Marc Gasol‘s full potential in the halfcourt. His looming threat would both keep defenses honest, and provide high-value shots the Grizzlies might struggle to find elsewhere.

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