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Memphis Grizzlies: Player Goals for the 2018-19 NBA Season’s Second Half

By AJ Salah

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 26: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies is introduced prior to 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)
MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 26: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies is introduced prior to 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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The Bench Mob

Chandler Parsons  — Retire.

Not that this is going to happen or anything. Summer 2020 seems so far away…

Ivan Rabb — Start Practicing Threes

After numerous attempts to crack the Grizzlies’ rotation, Ivan Rabb remains mostly fodder for Summer League and garbage time. His best chance of a breakthrough will be developing a niche skill, and stretch bigs are somewhat trendy these days.

MarShon Brooks — Keep Attacking

MarShon Brooks‘ unbridled confidence in his scoring is perhaps his best asset as a player, and one Memphis generally lacks. Even in a limited role, he zigs to self-created buckets, when the rest of the roster methodically zags. He ranks third on the Memphis Grizzlies’ roster this year in scoring per-36.

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Omri Casspi — Don’t Fear the Three-Ball

Omri Casspi‘s reputation as a long-distance gunner is slowly coming undone at the hands of raw math. While his early-career 3PA rates were consistently in the .400s, he has not even cracked .300 in the past three seasons. Memphis signed him (presumably) to space the floor, which he seems less apt to do.

Jevon Carter — Prove Scoring Chops

Memphis knows that Jevon Carter will bring consistent effort on the defensive end. What they need right now (spoiler alert) is an offensive lift, and Carter has shown flashes in G-League play, scoring 18.6 ppg. His NBA debut was impressive, and he may have more opportunity to shine soon.

Joakim Noah — Stay Hungry

Joakim Noah‘s intensity and energy upon joining the Memphis Grizzlies — and rejoining the NBA — were contagiously palpable. He is a great veteran presence to have around the locker room, and could play key minutes to spell Marc Gasol (more on that in a minute).

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