Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome is in the midst of one of the more surprising scoring runs in some time. He currently leads the NBA with an average of 34.7 points per game, which nearly triples his previous qualifying-season career-best average of 12.5.
Though it's unlikely that Jerome will lead the Association in scoring this season, his surge to top-tier volume may not be as unsustainable as one might think.
Yes, it's only been three games. And no, no one should expect Jerome to clear 30 points per contest. He averaged 19.7 points in 22.6 minutes per game in 15 appearances with the Grizzlies last season, however, and was trending toward elite volume in 2024-25.
Yes, Jerome averaged 12.5 points per game in 2024-25, but his per-36 average was actually 22.7—on .516/.439/.872 shooting.
Suppose Jerome remains in the ballpark of his current average of 31.7 minutes per game. On a Grizzlies team that doesn't exactly have a surplus of proven volume scorers, he'll likely continue to shoulder a significant workload as a scorer. Account for more volume and a slight dip in efficiency, and he could realistically be in the range of 25 points per game.
This, of course, is merely speculative, but Jerome ranking among the most prolific scorers in the NBA is an ascension that was merely interrupted by injuries.
Ty Jerome has been a high-octane scorer for several years now
Jerome opened the 2026-27 season with 45 points on 17-of-25 shooting—a remarkable but clearly unsustainable scoring clip. He followed with 28 points on 11-of-22 shooting—a more sustainable number relative to the Grizzlies' structure as a team and its overall needs.
The next time out, Jerome scored 31 points on 8-of-17 shooting and thus established a trend of significant volume as a scorer on a team that needs someone to do what he's doing.
Memphis has built a roster that has a healthy supply of promising up-and-comers with intriguing two-way potential. That includes Cameron Boozer, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr., Cam Spencer, and Jaylen Wells.
There isn't a single player in that group who has yet proven capable of scoring in excess of 20 points per game, however, which creates the need for a go-to player to be established.
Grizzlies need Ty Jerome to shoot with volume
The offense may still run through Boozer, who's already proving to be the type of hub the Grizzlies hoped he'd be when they drafted him at No. 3 overall in June. There's a rather sizeable gap between being a player through whom an offense can run, however, and an individual who can regularly score with elite volume.
As Boozer and other players develop, it's admittedly plausible that Jerome's shot attempts and overall usage will decline. Until that transpires, however, he's Memphis' best choice to be the No. 1 scoring option.
As a proven sharpshooter and shot creator, Jerome can play with just about any combination of his teammates. He's just as lethal when working off of scorers and playmakers as he is when he creates his own shots. Furthermore, his mere presence on the court means defenses have to relax the attention they give to the less experienced Grizzlies players.
Jerome may not be a likely candidate to lead the NBA in scoring by the end of the season, but he can absolutely continue to produce with significant volume considering the Grizzlies' needs and his history as a scorer.
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