3 Grizzlies who must have strong finishes to regular season
By Mark Nilon
![Memphis Grizzlies v Denver Nuggets Memphis Grizzlies v Denver Nuggets](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4049,h_2277,x_0,y_70/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/227/01ht5sw9kw21dgc5e41p.jpg)
1. Scotty Pippen Jr.
Scotty Pippen Jr. has already done enough during his time in the 38103 to warrant consideration for a long-term pact with the Grizzlies. Now, over the course of the next couple of weeks, he must convince them that bringing him aboard the roster on a full-time basis is in their best interest.
A point guard talent in the same vein as former fan favorite Tyus Jones, the sophomore has showcased an inate ability to run an offense and serve as a floor general, something that this team lacks outside of Ja Morant even when fully healthy.
watch the execution. basketball is brutiful.
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 28, 2024
5-6 from deep for @jacob_laravia3 pic.twitter.com/dlaQpZX80H
Since initially coming across substantial minutes within the rotation, Pippen has posted impressive averages of 12.4 points, 4.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.5 steals while shooting a highly efficient 50.0 percent from the floor and 54.1 percent from distance.
Attached to a two-way deal, the Grizzlies hold his rights through next season or, rather, until the contract's 50-game limit is reached, which indicates that a new contract isn't imminent for the 22-year-old.
However, it goes without saying that he's proven himself to be a solid complementary piece for Memphis to have within their arsenal and wrapping the season up strong could incentivize the franchise to lock his services in for several years to
manual