The pre-draft process is when the Cedric Coward hype train began, and the Grizzlies honed in on drafting him once they obtained a first-round pick the week before the draft. While the Grizzlies' start to the season has been marred by injuries, drama, and a string of losses, Cedric Coward remains a bright spot to look forward to.
He recently entered the starting lineup, replacing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, after coming off the bench for his first 13 games. His presence as a spark plug has been needed for a team looking to find anything to help them snap out of their current five-game losing streak.