Conley scored 35 points for the Memphis Grizzlies in a key Game 4 win over the San Antonio Spurs to even up the series. If anyone in 2007 predicted that Conley would outplay an MVP candidate in a big game and lead his seventh-seed team over the second best team, they’re probably a liar.
Going into the draft, many people didn’t see him blossoming into a star, but they envisioned him becoming a solid game-manager. They weren’t wrong by any means, but Conley has exceeded their expectations, becoming a fringe All-Star. What has led to Mike Conley’s emergence?