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Memphis Grizzlies: Power forwards to target in free agency

By Reed Garrison

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 5, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at Capital One Arena on December 5, 2019 in Washington, DC. 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. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 03: Patrick Patterson #54 of the Los Angeles Clippers guards Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center on December 03, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 03: Patrick Patterson #54 of the Los Angeles Clippers guards Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center on December 03, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images) /

2. Patrick Patterson

Patterson is a true stretch big that came off the bench for the LA Clippers last season. He shoots 73 percent of his shots from behind the 3-point line. He is a career 37-percent 3-point shooter, but that improved last season as it went up to 39 percent.

Patterson brings great size to the court as he is 6’8” and weighs 235 pounds. Patterson lacks on rebounding and his one-on-one defense. For his career he averages only four rebounds per game but that went down to 2.6 rebounds per game last season as he spends more and more time on the perimeter.

Patterson would be a role player off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies. His role would be to space the floor and to set screens to pick-and-pop. Patterson could be a good veteran presence and fit to the Grizzlies offense and locker room.

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