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Memphis Grizzlies: 8 Things to Expect from Delon Wright

By Ed Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 9: Delon Wright #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies stands for the National Anthem prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 9, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - FEBRUARY 9: Delon Wright #2 of the Memphis Grizzlies stands for the National Anthem prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 9, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Memphis Grizzlies Delon Wright
Delon Wright is now a member of the Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

Key Components

Rebounding

Delon Wright is also a surprisingly solid rebounder for his slight frame. He is one who is willing to risk his body — even in the air — for loose rebounds.

Clever even when rebounding as he will come up under bigs and tip the ball away, leaving bigs often reaching and off-balance when he does so as seen in the previous Toronto Raptors highlight video posted.

Wright is also willing to fly to the rebounds in the air and is aware of where the ball is, which alludes to his level of focus, especially considering how active and involved he usually is on both offense and defense.

Potential/Upside

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The one thing that hurts Delon Wright at this point is his window being he is 26, turning 27 years of age this year. His window is closing and he has to take off now if it is ever going to happen. If not already, then by next season.

In the game of NBA comparisons, one can call him a blend of Rajon Rondo and Reggie Jackson, which speaks to his super versatile potential. One may rebuttal with, if he is so good, then why hasn’t he done much by 26?

Well, great question, for starters. I would begin by pointing out his gradual improvement in college and the NBA statiscally, which may suggest he is a late-bloomer like the Memphis Grizzlies’ current franchise player in Mike Conley.

Delon Wright’s current per-36 stat line is 14 points, five rebounds, five assists, over two steals, and a block per game. That is an absolute all-around basketball play-maker. Delon is very quick and slithery along with very good feel and an array of moves to make quick — but not overly explosive — attacks very efficient.

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I can actually see him exceeding even that level of production if given the opportunity in Memphis. Essentially, there is not much of anything that most of the current NBA All-Star guards have that Delon doesn’t in the skill cerebral and potential department, except maybe his lack of assertiveness and confidence at times. However, he is always active and certainly a talent worth giving an honest shot.

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