The rookie is showing the tools that made him a lottery pick, despite a rough shooting start.
The Memphis Grizzlies made one of the most ambitious moves of the entire 2025 NBA Draft. In a draft day trade with Portland, the Grizzlies gave up the 16th overall pick, a 2028 first-round pick (via Orlando), and two future second-round picks to move up to the 11th overall pick. Ultimately, they ended up selecting Cedric Coward out of Washington State.
Cedric Coward took a unique path to reach the NBA.