Santi Aldama never seems to get the credit he deserves.
When the Memphis Grizzlies re-signed Santi Aldama to a $52.5 million contract, a degree of unfamiliarity shrouded the conversation. Aldama is by no means a household name, and at an annual rate of $17.5 million per season, many expected a player with well-documented value.
Memphis knew exactly what it was paying for, however, and despite its early-season struggles, Aldama is delivering on their investment.
Aldama, 24, has quietly evolved into one of the most well-rounded players on the Grizzlies' roster.