Year in Review: Top-4 Memphis Grizzlies Moments of 2018

By AJ Salah | Dec 31, 2018

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 26: Marc Gasol #33 and Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies high five during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 26, 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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Memphis Grizzlies Jevon Carter (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Jevon Carter’s NBA Debut

Blake Monroe: “There had been a lot of hype surrounding the need and the expectations of rookie Jevon Carter, especially with the backup point guard struggles the Memphis Grizzlies were having by late-November.

Carter has been playing at an All-Star level with the G-League’s Memphis Hustle, and many wondered what he could do on Beale Street for the Grizzlies.

For those that wondered, they found out on December 15th with Memphis’ match up against the Houston Rockets. That night, Jevon Carter was tasked with guarding the All-Star duo of James Harden as well as Chris Paul.

Both of these players are veterans and here Carter is, his first official regulation NBA game, head-to-head with Harden and Paul. This star-studded matchup did not distract Carter, for he was able to strip the ball from both of the Rockets’ superstars, which led to buckets by the rookie.

In 22 minutes of play, Jevon Carter scored 11 points and had 2 steals. He has been patient and continues to be patient but his NBA debut showed the Memphis Grizzlies and the rest of the league that he is needed on the court. His play will continue to make waves in the G- League, and hopefully soon again on Beale Street.”

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