No. 9 Overall Pick Zach Edey Drops Near TRIPLE-DOUBLE In Preseason Action! 🔥| October 14, 2024

[@Jaycee3]

Love this old school ball. We need it back. If a big can effectively stretch and be in the post, monster.

[@berserkmonk5331]

Jokic and Porzingis probably the 2 best Bigs that stretch the floor and have great post moves. Jokic is heavier though, he sorta bullies Porzingis in the post. Jokic Vs Edey should be fun to watch, just to see if Jokic would try to post Edey up and defend Edey's post 😂

[@bombie5549]

we don't need it back

[@younggawn8019]

@@berserkmonk5331zedy will tire em stretch bigs out by punishing em in the post. Bro is looking like a taller Shaq. That’s all I see when I watch his game. 23 easy points. He was cooking turner n other bigs. Wow !

[@mattutley4592]

You dont even need to stretch the floor with a big like Edey. He stretches the floor using the space he takes up. If you watch him play off ball, when Edey plays under the basket and their are multiple defenders with him (either from a teammate driving to the paint, or defenses just doubling up Edey under the bucket) and the ball gets kicked back out to the 3-point line he physically blocks multiple defenders from rotating properly or closing out on the right closeout path. Their are going to be lots of open threes from his picks/screens/physical presence even without him playing at the 3 point line

[@blacksheepcat]

him and kawamura make a great duo

[@Memphizm]

Jaylen Wells is the one who really knows how to get him the ball

[@DeMoNzGeeKs]

The asian connection is real between them ! 😂

[@trhansen3244]

Edey will be MVP of the NBA this year if he keeps this up. He is going to destroy players like Embiid or Jokic.

[@JoshSportsMovies]

This dude is a TRUE big man, post down into a hook or a dunk. This man is gonna be so entertaining

[@Notawarriorsfan]

Memphis first round exit🤡🤡🤡

[@bryantxchow1]

every time he posts up, it's like I'm watching Yao Ming go to work. You know the right hook is coming from 7ft but you just can't stop it because he gets so much space from his size. Very similar style.

[@Analyncane]

More like classic big man

[@swasho2939]

Lol Wemby gonna send him to the G league

[@youDontKnowWhatiKnow]

​@@Notawarriorsfan must be crappy being a warriors fan 😂😂

[@fuel20]

Seeing the big men post up is so refreshing from all these 3 pt chuckers and the 1 dribble from the 3 pt line and then take 3 or 4 steps to lay up.

[@randygraham926]

I agree. Nice to see another old school center in the league. Bored with 65 three point shots every game.😂

[@jony-el7xb]

I love it. Bring back the big man!

[@jonvicmamon2529]

Shaquille O'Neal would barbeque chicken wemby and chet

[@gsl649]

The post game has been alive. Youre just not a basketball fan.

[@memtub8782]

@@jonvicmamon2529wemby holding his own against heavier players this preseason give him 1 more year he will gain enough muscle to give prime shaq trouble

[@asclepj]

Zach is in the ROY discussion without a doubt. He landed on a team that needs a center and Memphis is a great situation for him. Reminds me of a healthy Yao, dominant and huge.

[@randygraham926]

Exactly. If Edey is healthy he should get a lot of minutes ... Grizz need a center.

[@KotaManifest]

Him or Bronny

[@KotaManifest]

@@askkicjndnnsjidnx115 🤫🤣

[@MrOdaddy2011]

One preseason game and the game is already an all star lol

[@Gow27657]

Yao is more athletic tho. Had way better footwork

[@hwanohchung]

Memphis has the best big man and the best small man from newbies.

[@momo2123]

it’s a blessing to see a guy his size run the floor with ease look like he having fun playing so everything should be easier he has a great little hook shot that’s almost unblockable i pray every one is healthy this season .

[@rnuke_rocket]

Edey's game reminds me of Zubac. Old school big man with a good-looking hook shot. Will definitely be a solid and dependable starter for the Grizz.

[@enterpassword3313]

I like boban yao valanciunas comparisons better

[@Rizzy_19]

great catch bro

[@rjejames28]

With way more upside

[@DeepztBlu]

Like a rich man’s zubac maybe lolol.

[@bronxshenanigans5302]

He’s way more polished in the post then zubac and edey is 5 years younger and edey also has more potential on defense

[@m2leung]

He went from sloth-speed to survivable NBA speed. Excellent work ethic from Edey. I think he will carve out a nice career.

[@e_wky]

Old school center....love that

[@pennychan323]

Bring me back the good memories of 90s and 2000s nba

[@nickbaker6644]

Reminds of the NFL how all these defenses went small and fast to prevent the pass and now nobody can stop the run. This guy is gonna be unstoppable.

[@supersomebody101]

secondarys are not better or faster than they were a 5 years ago. You see average qbs like baker mayfield, andy dalton and kurt cousins have dominant games today. There are no game changing db's that we've never seen before come into the league the last couple years. Talking heads and fans looking for excuses for their favorite qbs have spread this non sense narrative

[@nickbaker6644]

@@supersomebody101 the linebackers are smaller and faster than before and most defenses have a nickel as a permanent position now

[@supersomebody101]

@@nickbaker6644 Nothing new lol. What linebackers smaller and faster that we've never seen before have entered the league the last few years? None of these defenses today are close to some of the all time defenses we saw in the 2000's and 2010's. nfl discourse is so cooked

[@nickbaker6644]

@@supersomebody101 Fred Warner is 230 lbs and Roquan Smith is 236 linebackers from the 90s and 2000s were in the 245-255 range. Ray Lewis was 250, Urlacher 258

[@supersomebody101]

@@nickbaker6644 if you think qbs and offenses would have an easier time against ray lewis defenses you are out of your mind. Both of those players you mentioned have been in the league since 2018 btw. So i guess you think thats when the much better defensive era began. Not to mention thinking that 10-15 pounds heavier automatically means faster or better. IQ and game speed awareness is irrelevant i guess

[@Embaiwa]

Rookie of the YEAR!

[@JoshSportsMovies]

Him or Reed

[@Embaiwa]

@@JoshSportsMovies right

[@randygraham926]

@@JoshSportsMovies Reed probably won't get enough minutes. If Edey is healthy the Grizz will have to start him.

[@AuthenticCelestial]

him or Risacher

[@GoodGame391]

There were a few of us that said Edey would be great. Most people parroted a narrative that he would be slow, which made no sense. Glad to see he is doing well

[@EdgarSanchez-nd3pq]

Looks like he lost weight and put on some muscle ? Or am I going crazy lol

[@twu2293]

@@EdgarSanchez-nd3pqhe def look quick af

[@dennisdunphy7613]

A lot of people who clearly never watched a Purdue game

[@generalzod7959]

​@@EdgarSanchez-nd3pqlooks the same to me.

[@GoodGame391]

@@EdgarSanchez-nd3pq honestly he looks almost the same. He would play entire games at Purdue at times so would pace himself. He was never slow tbh he just knew to play the entire game he couldn’t sprint all game. Now that he will have some rest in between, I imagine he will look even faster at times.

[@RozMark-i7q]

The return of the big man. Postup play. And the jump hook.

[@christopherhorn1161]

Its nice to see a big that knows who he is

[@patfarget-nm3mt]

yeah, the remains of a bygone past. he doesn't have the agility, skills and versatility to play otherwise. so he plays with his qualities, an old-fashioned pivot...

[@MrBimirud]

Rick Carlisle on Edey: "History will likely show that where he was chosen in the draft was low. He's gonna have impact. Two-time national player of the year is a big deal. I have great respect for what he accomplished at Purdue and a lot of respect for what he did tonight because he put a will and a physicality into the game that we simply did not match."

[@rezap5331]

I miss this kind of player. Made me remember my youth watching NBA. I'll be watching for sure.

[@WO2411]

Just shows how NBA fans nowadays know nothing about basketball they really said this man game wouldn’t translate

[@Sturdi_]

If he's already scoring this easily on defenders like Myles Turner then he's gonna be something special. Match ups vs Wemby are gonna be fun to watch!

[@bronxshenanigans5302]

Wemby will get bullied by Edey lol his biggest weakness are big bruising centers

[@Sturdi_]

@bronxshenanigans5302 maybe in the post sure, and Edey will struggle guarding Wemby outside of the post lol which they both still have plenty of time to improve in those areas . Either way, these giants will be fun to watch when they play each other

[@Zo_1987]

It is so Refreshing seeing a Traditional Big Man who dominates the post and not settling for the 3pt line these days!💪💯

[@bladorac]

Big man is back in town. NBA needs Edey

[@AlphasPlayBasketball]

A lot of potential. He’s still raw. Old school big, nice touch around the basket. Good athlete. Didn’t show a face up game and still dropped a dub😮. Kid needs to work with Tim Duncan and he may become a major problem.

[@canimeshop9733]

hakeem or yao ming too

[@Ryria901]

Edey making 7 foot giants look normal sized

[@halftime814]

I wanted my Magics to draft this dude so bad but he does fit the Memphis culture they like to play physical and bang in the post

[@Casper0123]

They got NEW YAO & New Muggsy at the same time !! That’s crazy

[@demarkusondatrack5646]

*Muggsy

[@Casper0123]

@@demarkusondatrack5646 Thanks bud

[@-Stinky_Pinky]

You mean the new Manute Bol and the new Muggsy. (they were teammates on the Washington Bullets so that’s what I assumed you meant)

[@Zinyzany]

How will this effect Bronny's legacy?

[@gibgibgibgibgib]

edey gonna put that bum on a poster

[@christopherjanuarabella1523]

😂😂😂

[@christopherjanuarabella1523]

​@gibg😂😂😂ibgibgibgib

[@TicketTVmedia]

HE SHOULDVE BEEN THE #1 OVERALL PICK

[@berserkmonk5331]

@@TicketTVmedia it is kinda crazy to think he probably should have. He was projected to go even later in the draft( like 11+). But the hawks probably should have drafted him, and they could have easily gotten good offers for Capela. Then just have Trae+ Edey for entertainment purposes, while they build up.

[@Anon-qp3kt]

And let Edey go to the Hawks?? Nahh

[@edwinhunnet2666]

That don’t matter right now. We need Tim Duncan’s package. He don’t even jump so you know he’s gonna last for a long time. This man is more valuable than ja morant.

[@yannn213]

@@edwinhunnet2666 its preseason homie don't call it in too early lol

[@tellaoluwatobaibrahim]

That no.1 pick is legit too

[@Frank-nz1wr]

U don’t see many people play backdown like that anymore, it’s not a 2024 playstyle but probably more effective than ever since people are slimmer due to needing speed to guard the perimeter, dude was barely even putting muscle in when backing down Isiah Jackson

[@halftime814]

Only in the NBA u don't see that anymore, over seas still use big men like that the NBA just wants the game to generate more offense cause ppl don't find defense exciting

[@LastarJackson-jg1ho]

Brotha came back to Indy and cooked

[@carrastealth]

I don't get why some people didn't understand that big dominant low post centers open up the game more for the perimeter three point shooters. Imagine if Curry had Shaq in the paint leaving him wide open from the perimeter because they'd have to double/triple him? Heck even if they just had to double them. If you have an NBA where the three point shooting is something that is an an even higher level than ever before, than it would behoove you to have a dominant big man inside that can draw the attention of the defense and pass out of double teams. It makes the game a lot easier and your three point shooters will get clean looks all night, because their options are either to let Edey score or give up a three.

[@ninocrown3247]

Zach Edey out there looking like Yao Ming 😂

[@Emmanuel-yp4eq]

“Near triple double” thought bro almost had double digit assists or blocks

[@JaJustIce]

Fr that's what I was thinking

[@TheSuperkeithg]

They made a typo. I had to check the box score and he only got 1 assist and 1 steal (0 blocks)

[@denistvarog4053]

@@TheSuperkeithg same... maybe FGs are now the part of the triple double category? 🫣

[@jonathanblackmore822]

I think they meant near double double

[@pureshooter7477]

They just need to put a "?" after triple double like all the clickbait farmers.

[@Kei-rd6oe]

If Zach Edey reaches his full potential, he’ll be the ultimate blend of Yao and Shaq-basically a walking highlight reel! The league better watch out!

[@MrOdaddy2011]

Shaq is disrespectful

[@aidanwong3429]

Nah he’s Yao 2.0

[@kinng8014]

@@aidanwong3429 Well, Yao has way better midrange! Does he even has any midrange in his game?

[@aidanwong3429]

@@kinng8014 Yeah never mind commenter is right. He has the build and athleticism of Yao and play style of shaq

[@bandofmountains]

@@aidanwong3429Shaq was wildly agile and quick his first few years in the league then he was wildly strong. Edey, 7’4” is not close to either of those things and is significantly taller than Shaq, 6’11”.

[@AHMAD-2324]

I really hope Ja and Bane don't have this man out here averaging 9ppg in his rookie season. He's 10X better than that...

[@YesS410]

Ja smiling at the bench knowing he got a powerful center

[@GrizzliesEdits]

One more week

[@redriderbbgun8018]

don't matter tho, the dummy will start playing with guns again and get permanently booted from league.

[@reversal3233]

@@redriderbbgun8018 yeahhh shutup

[@innerhammer]

Once the regular season starts and Ja finds Zach standing in the middle he would surely say "Get out of my way dumb@ss!"

[@NeroGlace]

@@redriderbbgun8018go to bed

[@thegreyarea9304]

Force him left before he develops even more..... he is a beast of a prospect....

[@tradtrad1000]

Love his hook shot, great efficiency for the playoffs

[@c.n.i7105]

0:15 Dude, that pass was great. Also, isn’t it the shortest guy in the league passing it to the tallest one?

[@crazyluigi6664]

You know, I was advocating for my team (the Suns) to pick him back when he was projected to go late in the first round. The fact that he rose high enough to go into the Top 10 and that he's balling with Memphis proves that his rise is no fluke! Memphis definitely made the right decision with him! :D

[@DTMOMusic]

He’s been ready to go he plays a mean game is big has great IQ and can score. Edey just needed nba coaching but he’s gonna be hard to stop he’s wemby size with jokic weight and he’s got a sweet touch 💪🏼💪🏼

[@juju-vl7oj]

More importantly than his post scoring I like the way he’s running the floor, the hustle on defense is what will keep him on the court. If he can add some shooting to his arsenal that would make him a star.

[@bandofmountains]

He has such a soft touch while maintaining high hand speed I think barring injury he will have a great career. Reminds me a little of Yao Ming.

[@Lovejazz01]

When they picked Eady, I was like “ can you imagine how much easier Ja and Triple J will have it in the paint?” Just that triple threat is unstoppable, then you have Bain and Kennard, and then a fire bench mob! I hope Triple J gets well soon so he can play with this guy!

[@d3sfox780]

Canada Basketball. SGA, Barrett and Edey! Oh my! 😮😮😮

[@50tigres79]

What a steal from the draft.

[@viktorianas]

90s vibe

[@justdylanth]

idk how anyone is gonna consistently stop a 7’5” hook shot, this kid is insane.

[@Eazyemphs]

Add his arms that’s close to 10’

[@ABronyNamedBurnie]

Walker Kessler, Nikola Vucevic, Myles Turner Sure seems like Edey can score on NBA bigs

[@chankamfai218]

Zach Edey is the best center now, if AD is forward.

[@JbeazyFunkHouseProduction]

Finally ….. a big that plays big💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@jadedragon5541]

only because size, strength, touch and footwork is top notch

[@taysmith2849]

Straight Dominating 😮‍💨

[@user-ld9lp1qe9o]

Him vs Wemby is gonna be special

[@Sonnel_James]

Now that is real basketball right there. Big man playing big is how it's supposed to be. Edey ROTY!!

[@jazzkind]

back in the days when big men mattered. nostalgic.

[@BenSanchez-n6w]

Damn... this guy was supposed to be drafted in the 20s and I thought my raptors would be able to get him but nope... great job projecting those draft boards lol... this is fun old school ball. On the right team he could be an all star

[@RemedySound]

Another major talent from Toronto geeez🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jlamedia744]

Edey should’ve went number 1 what a robbery

[@Memphizm]

😂 and the Grizzlies got Jaylen Wells in the 2nd round. He was leading rookies in scoring this preseason prior to this game and scored in double digits again tonight. Not to mention the injured guard from UConn they drafted in the 2nd round.

[@80sJoel]

Can’t wait to see this guy and Wemby go at it.

[@deidrahines3746]

Memphis is going to be a problem

[@KotaManifest]

They’re deep

[@MNSTgrowth]

This dude will really challenge to get ROTY!! Go Edey!

[@lemini4k]

Should have been #1. Ya'll gone find out why THIS season he should have gone #1. He learns quick, has a Hockey Player's core/lower body strength. Memphis got a gem. Because Ja gets so much attention, he's going to be a problem in the paint. It's a shooting league but no current bigs can handle him accept Wemby and maybe a healthy Embiid if he figures out his fundamentals it wont matter. When Shaq critiques like he does on bigs, this kid is going to take it to heart and make him proud. WATCH!

[@50tigres79]

improved version of Yao Ming.

[@julianbeatty2909]

I feel like he did that same shot 6 times. Can't guard him lol.

[@Viqtor]

Fire every scout that doubted this kid

[@streettoughfighting]

Will be checking out how he does in regular season but at the very least looks like he'll have a good career ahead.

[@oidinkdeylikeme]

Yao Ming reincarnated 🔥

[@richardchavez7899]

The spurs should have drafted this guy. Could you imagine 2 7'4 on the team. Dont think the NBA was going to allow it to happen. There's no other reason why the Spurs didn't draft him. Unless they had already sold the rights to our pick before the draft.

[@Anthonydu01630]

They didn’t draft him because they’re both Center lol, that’s the reason, and yes Wemby can play PF, but he’s at his best when he play Center

[@paulgeorgeparreno]

edey is cooking myles turner who leads the blocks last season

[@KarinaAespa29]

He really reminds me of yao ming. Man i got goosebumps

[@BlindSwami_]

In terms of playstyle and size, he's probably the closest thing we've seen to shaq since he retired. Not saying he'll be anywhere near as good as shaq was, but I see a lot of similarities.

[@jameslallianmawia4908]

Jaylen wells, Zach edey and yuki kawamura what a dime trio

[@metsrus]

I like his old school game. Shows 7 footers don't have to be making 3s.

[@Anthonydu01630]

Show 7’4 310pounds players with great coordination and touch don’t have to make 3’s .. Zach isnt your average 7footer (Who aren’t even 7ft most of the time lol, AD, Jokic, Giannis, KAT, Sengun, Sabonis ect are 6’10 or 6’11), he is 6 inches taller than AD and 40-50poundq heavier than him, so he isn’t your average 7footer how many guys like him exist on planet earth ? Zach Edey is as unique as Wemby, it’s unbelievable to be that big, coordinated and mobile

[@CirilloRuca]

Grizzlies got the steal of the draft.

[@jamismirs2369]

We're witnessing an old school bigman in the 2020s

[@samhartje723]

If he can work on his passing he could be a legit hyper valuable player for a good Grizzlies team. The rebounding, screening, and constant mismatch threat is very promising.

[@Elkillvis01]

Refreshing to see a big not trying to be a guard.

[@BIGZphillybirdfan]

He’s the next evolution of Yao Ming

[@Asilence]

It is refreshing to see a true big man

[@izben619]

Edy looking like a throwback center.

[@Coltyyyyyyyy]

The so called experts disrespected Edey because he's Canadian. He's only been playing BB since he was 16. The kid is going to be a superstar, and should have been drafted first overall.

[@dys347w]

he bring me to NBA of 90s

[@AuthenticCelestial]

BIG dude, classic post moves, deft touch? gonna enjoy watching this guy dominate

[@SmokeyES350]

ZACH EDEY ROTY CONFIRMED OMG HE IS RAW🔥🔥🔥

[@gsl649]

Yall acting like the post game is dead.😂 What do you think jokic has been doing??

[@ahvidaneidavirgilluminous8754]

Shame on those doubted him

[@hogoff9845]

Hope Maple Yao❤rising in the season

[@QUADRAPLEXED]

Edey vs Jokic,Wemby, Embiid and so on will be fun to watch this season

[@antlew78]

Ja gonna have a field day dumping the ball to him, it’s gonna fun watching him grow

[@fabiovsroque]

That guy has serious center skills, like Porzingis also has...

[@tellaoluwatobaibrahim]

Memphis had 2 great steals

[@JmJsJj]

Turner looking like a small forward

[@tubedude1880]

This feels so nostalgic

[@zl4660]

we need post scorers like him its been a while

[@therockneverstops8261]

Crazy touch. He could become the next Yao Ming! Imagine when he gets that Tim Duncan face up J 😮!!

[@hunterjames4433]

He looks to be in terrific shape. The boy is moving!

[@Joeman_Joeman]

Old school ❤

[@BoBnfishy]

Seeing how small he made jackson look, i looked up Isaiah Jackson's height and dude is 6'10. That's a massive human

[@yungbreezy12]

True big man back in the NBA

[@fjanrn4798]

He normally say "EYYYY!" in capslock