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3 ex-players Grizzlies would benefit from having this season

By Mark Nilon

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 05: Kyle Anderson #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 05, 2021 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 G Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 05: Kyle Anderson #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 05, 2021 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 G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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Kyle Anderson of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts. Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Kyle Anderson of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts. Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

1. Kyle Anderson

Throughout his four seasons with the Grizzlies, Kyle Anderson proved himself to be a highly capable commodity on both ends of the floor who could switch between the three and four spots.

With the departure of Dillon Brooks this past summer, Memphis could stand to use a guy like Anderson within their lineup at the starting small forward position.

From 2018 to 2022, the former UCLA standout was a key component within the team’s scheme and found a way to make an impact in virtually every aspect of the game, which is something this team could still certainly use.

His best season with the club came in 2021-22 where he finished off with impressive all-around averages of 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and just shy of a block while shooting 46.8 percent from the floor and 36.0 percent from deep.

By the end of his tenure, he sported averages of 8.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and just under a block while boasting a defensive rating of 108 and a defensive box plus-minus rating of +2.1.

Perhaps not known as much of a scorer, his defensive intensity would still mesh quite well alongside stalwarts in Marcus Smart and Jaren Jackson Jr. while his ability to play-make for others would help make up for Morant’s lacking presence to start the year.

All this while addressing their need for a new small forward within the starting lineup? Sounds like a two-birds, one-stone type of situation.

If only he were still with the Grizzlies.

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