Beale Street Bears
Fansided

6 Candidates Likely to Step Up for the Memphis Grizzlies with JaMychal Green Out

By Chris Kern

MEMPHIS, TN - SEPTEMBER 24: JaMychal Green #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a portrait during Memphis Grizzlies Media Day on September 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 - SEPTEMBER 24: JaMychal Green #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a portrait during Memphis Grizzlies Media Day on September 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) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 7
Next
ORLANDO, FL – OCTOBER 10: Omri Casspi #18 of the Memphis Grizzlies dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic during a pre-season game on October 10, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – OCTOBER 10: Omri Casspi #18 of the Memphis Grizzlies dunks the ball against the Orlando Magic during a pre-season game on October 10, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. 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 Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Omri Casspi

Omri Casspi did not play in the season-opener in Indiana, but he came back with a good performance at home against Atlanta.

He showed off his offensive versatility by scoring a couple of nice driving finishes at the rim. He did miss a couple open three-pointers, but it still showed his ability and confidence to stretch the floor.

Casspi earned a spot in the rotation even before the news that JaMychal Green was going to be out for an extended period of time. This should lead to even more minutes than he had on Friday night.

It is more about Omri Casspi just playing well as to why he should get minutes. He was a good fit on the floor with the rest of the team, which is why the Memphis Grizzlies may have played him instead of some of the younger wings.

It was just one game, but Casspi played well and deserves to get playing time. If he continues to play well, he will stay in the rotation all season long. That is great value for a minimum-value contract.

Home/Grizzlies News