Memphis Grizzlies: 3 Examples to Finding a ‘Real’ Plan to the Rebuild
By Ed Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies are entering their rebuild project without much of a clear plan for the long-term. Here are examples where they should take tips on jump-starting their roster reset.
With the 2019 NBA Draft — also known as the Zion Williamson Sweepstakes — is set for late-June, fans of the Memphis Grizzlies are either clinging to the hope of a few meaningless wins that will not earn a playoff spot, nor are the chances probable that the team conveys the pick.
It is unfortunate that the Grizzlies’ Front Office lacks so much innovation and ambition that they prefer to simply convey the pick, to the point they do not sound even the least bit optimistic about keeping their 2019 first round Draft pick. At the very least, the Front Office has not really done its due diligence on this Draft, outside of maybe the top-two. maybe three, prospects.
What is also unfortunate is the lack of vision and planning from the Memphis Grizzlies’ Front Office and ownership. The New York Knicks were also once short on Draft picks while suffering from bad NBA Drafts much like Memphis. The difference is that the James Dolan-owned Knicks got rid of tradition in guys like Phil Jackson, Donnie Walsh, Ernie Grunfield, and Scott Layden, while replacing the former with Scott Perry and Steve Mills.
These are two men who truly know modern basketball along with how to scout modern talent no matter where said talent may be. Add that with the ambition to seek and create new talent acquisitions — even without Draft picks nor alot of attractive trade assets — and you have a serious tandem in place for the Knicks.