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Memphis Grizzlies: Possible targets in the 2020 NBA Draft

By Max Chronister

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Tre Jones #3 and Cassius Stanley #2 of the Duke Blue Devils look on against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at the Watsco Center on January 04, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Tre Jones #3 and Cassius Stanley #2 of the Duke Blue Devils look on against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at the Watsco Center on January 04, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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FAYETTEVILLE, AR – FEBRUARY 26: Isaiah Joe #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs the offense during a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bud Walton Arena on February 26, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Volunteers 86-69. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – FEBRUARY 26: Isaiah Joe #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks runs the offense during a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bud Walton Arena on February 26, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Volunteers 86-69. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

2. Isaiah Joe (Arkansas)

Isaiah Joe is a 6’5″ shooting guard with a weight of 165 pounds. Joe is hands-down the best pure shooter in the 2020 NBA Draft, but he lacks in every other category.

In his second year with the Razorbacks, Joe shot 34 percent beyond the 3-point arc, after shooting 41 percent from deep and 89 percent at the free throw line as a freshman.

Isaiah Joe would be an instant difference-maker as a shooter coming off the bench, but his lack of defensive ability would add to the Grizzlies’ issues with perimeter defense. If he would be able to focus his game more on defense than shooting, he could become another great two-way player for the Grizzlies’ roster.

Joe is being compared to a Terrence Ross-style player, but I see more of a Kyle Korver if his defense never manifests. The Grizzlies shouldn’t hesitate to pick Joe if they decide to go all in on a shooter.

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