The Resurrection Of The Memphis Grizzlies

[@luharianator]

this is the best defense we have seen from ja morant in his career

[@easylife6348]

Because Grizz roster is finally stacked

[@cly2830301]

what I like about it is hes done less gambling like going for blocks or steals but stays with his guy and play solid defense.

[@darekjones2912]

I knew he had it in him. The most memorable play from his rookie season is the block on Kyrie in Brooklyn to go to overtime. This is the first we've seen him without Dillon, DB always locked up the best player. They all gotta do better, now they don't have a all defense level wing Smart is a good mentor but his minutes are worth about as much as a scratch and sniff poster of the homeless arm wrestling championship of Bangladesh

[@urbaindelva7869]

​​​@@darekjones2912That is quite the comparison of Smart's minutes to something.

[@dolphinated]

This team will be extremely dangerous at full strength. The thing I love most is they like to play with one another. Culture is everything.

[@icrashout]

Zach Edey was an amazing draft pick for the Grizzlies, he fits so well in the lineup

[@Shhh11.]

Great video! As a Grizzlies fan, most videos like these dont bring up all of the points that the Grizzlies community knows about, but you did.

[@darekjones2912]

It refreshing to hear why the Grizz are good. When I watch ESPN they only cover us briefly on the way to the excuses for why our more popular opponents lost

[@1utube01]

Grizz set 3 NBA records related to injuries last season. Number of players used (33), number of different lineups used (51), and player games missed (I think over 450? Compared to OKC missing less than 60). As a result of those unjuries, the Grizz found or acquired 6 new valuable rotation pieces that seem to exceed their acquisition positions: Vince Williams, Jr. (2RP 2022), GG Jackson (2RP 2023), Jaylen Wells (2RP 2024), Scotty Pippen Jr (G League FA 2023), Jay Huff (G League FA 2024), and Zach Edey (#9 pick 2024). And Santi Aldama and Jake Larravia seem to have improved in the offseason. While JJJ improved his game last year and has kept it up.

[@darekjones2912]

@@1utube01 idk if you are a Titans fan but they did the same thing over the past few years. Most active players, most games missed by injuries etc... Idk what's wrong with Tennessee but they need LeBron or Tom Brady's Dr asap

[@darekjones2912]

@@1utube01 it's funny AF that the Lakers need help at PG and backup Center. They literally had Huff n Pippen Jr on the roster. The Lakers can only draft feisty white wings, knecht, reaves n Caruso. Other than that their GM ain't worth a gently used squirrel shart

[@muvzyhoops]

been waiting for a grizz video! thanks for making one

[@hardwood_yt]

Of course man!

[@roze_badger2631]

Grizzlies will make the WCF this year if they stay relatively healthy

[@andregulick3925]

Awesome video man, I’ve been noticing how deep they’ve been going into their roster night to night but you did a great job breaking down why they have that luxury, and why it actually serves them to do so 🔥

[@hardwood_yt]

thank you so much. I appreciate you. Memphis has quickly become one of my favorite teams in the league to watch!

[@andregulick3925]

@ same here! As a Knicks fan it’s painful to see us run our players into the ground, wish Thibs would take a page out of Jenkins’ book and lengthen the rotation sometimes. Even in the close wins it feels like they’re running out of gas, but it especially makes no sense when we’re playing our starters 40 minutes just to lose in a blowout to teams like Utah or Detroit

[@CalmNight44]

They gona beat boston saturday. Watch

[@beniciotravieso]

hell no Larry is going to lock their little candles up

[@CalmNight44]

@ Nah

[@jequitygroup4108]

I sure hope so

[@darekjones2912]

​@@CalmNight44 this aged poorly lol. It would have been a blowout if the refs called it fair

[@CalmNight44]

@@darekjones2912 It aged perfectly lol

[@anonymous-sy5rz]

Unfortunately, Vince Williams got reinjured. Grade 3 sprained ankle... probably 2 months, to 6 weeks

[@elmoisamac]

Great content! VWJ is hurt again and will be out until January. It is a big loss, but somehow the minutes are well covered.

[@hardwood_yt]

Yes I’m a moron how didn’t I know this Lmao 😭

[@jequitygroup4108]

Luke needs to step his game up. He hesitates so much before shooting. Let it fly like you did last year!

[@tstocleanyt6356]

Not even Luke id say bane

[@TheRoseCross901]

Both of them really, but with so many offensive options you can’t really blame them for dialing it back

[@Eazyemphs]

Luke definitely hesitating cool hand LUKE let it fly until you get your rythem back this also applies to Bane. They’re both going to heat up later can’t wait!!!!

[@petersonparkersburg4057]

21-22 bane was shooting the lights out, then percentages went lower as years progress because of him unlocking more parts of his game. if only we can put 21-22 bane to the current roster, they will be the toughest team to match.

[@BackItUpTerry901]

BC tore his achilles during a regular season game against Denver during the 2022-2023 season. Grizz played the Timberwolves in the 2021-2022 playoffs… Grizz also don’t need to trade anyone. There’s no reliable players that would make us a complete powerhouse on the free market.

[@hillbilly21960]

We can move smart because we have his spot covered and he’s expensive. Vince Williams he may even start sometimes, also we could move Luke kennard because of defense.

[@kendonnichols8547]

Naw keep smart n keeping Luke is a must he’s lights out n Luke has improved also a good play maker and rebounder fr we gone need the veteran defense for the playoffs from smart I say we trade Vince Williams n konchar jus to free the space

[@abrahambatara6356]

the offense is partly because of new assistant coach iisalo

[@petersonparkersburg4057]

godbless him, i have no doubt that this team will improve much more with a new organized coach. idk about jenkins but i believe the players balling out themselves is the only reason he still has his job

[@Watsgoodhamie]

Clarke tore his Achilles in a game against the nuggets in 2023 in like February

[@hardwood_yt]

LMAO MY BAD

[@alberteinstein1452]

Not sure if you knew or not but Vince Williams Jr got injured again about 2 weeks ago with a grade 3 ankle tear. Probably won’t be back until January at least

[@UBeesh10]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@davidoludepo]

I'm convinced you're Mr. Beast's brother ❤😊

[@hardwood_yt]

Is that a compliment or an insult hahaha

[@davidoludepo]

@hardwood_yt hahahaha. Take it as a compliment, please. Jimmy is a great entertainer, too.

[@yimbob]

4:53 Vince Williams is injured again (until January)

[@darekjones2912]

Injuries have hurt us but it's paying off in the development of Scottie Pippen Jr, Jake Laravia, Santi, VWJ and GG. If we were healthy we wouldn't know what we have in them.

[@shane3858]

Unfortunately, Williams Jr. injured himself again two weeks ago. 3rd degree ankle sprain, he's probably out until February. I feel bad for the guy. Comes back from injury only to quickly injure himself again his first or second game back. Edey's been out for a couple of weeks too after spraining his ankle again. I also wonder where GG Jackson will fit in the rotation once he comes back (probably not back until January). He did so great last year but now that Memphis has Jaylen Wells, they almost don't even need GG anymore. Depth is a good problem to have but at the same time, some of these guys are super talented but will just get wasted sitting on the bench (unless they get traded).

[@hardwood_yt]

That’s my bad. Dang I missed that. Freaking Vince.

[@Thatmane55]

U trippin gg ain’t going nowhere

[@WorldWideWeasel]

no ones taking GG tick. he can slot anywhere between the 2-4. Hes actually one of the few guys who minutes are safe. its the guards you should be worried about

[@bbokariontop]

Once Ja Morant wins one NBA title this will repeats year after year

[@Joelong579]

Jarens leading the team in scoring bro tf you mean he’s not doing good offensively 😂

[@officialhooperkjYT]

vince williams got injured again in his 3rd game back

[@cavan132]

Vince is hurt

[@Baruch.Goldstein]

They aren't even at full strength. GG has played no games and Vince has played 2 or 3. Edey's been out half the season too. When everybody is there they have 3 full lines of star power.

[@Joelong579]

GNG

[@darekjones2912]

We shouldn't consolidate our cheaper players into a big contract. We already got 3 max players n great chemistry. Id like them to trade Smart n Kennard for Beef Stew from Detroit n picks tho.

[@darekjones2912]

Is JJJ the best 2 way player in the league. Only argument is Anthony Davis but he is part time AF and JJJ has killed him

[@kendonnichols8547]

See we don’t need that I’m pretty sure we gonna trade someone jus for cap space but it’s not aldama at all GG good but y’all too high on em he only had that chance because it was multiple injuries