After a few lost seasons in Sacramento, Ben McLemore has a chance to turn his career around with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2013 lottery pick came into the league as an athletic two-guard with an elite shooting stroke. On paper, he looked like a future top-10 shooting guard. Instead, he fell into NBA purgatory with the toxic Sacramento Kings.
Now, he has a fresh change of scenery with long-time veterans Mike Conley and Marc Gasol leading the way. They also have a coach who strives to maximize a player’s potential by placing them in certain situations. Fizdale has helped players like James Ennis and JaMychal Green become reliable NBA starters.