Dating back to training camp, the discussion surrounding the Memphis Grizzlies‘ new-look roster involved one word. Defense.
Marc Gasol and Mike Conley were still holding down the fort on both ends of the floor as they have for many years as members of the Grizzlies. However, it were the role players — the supporting cast — and youthful additions that forced a direction for Memphis. In essence, it was a last-ditch effort to squeak into the postseason and make some noise with the Gasol-Conley duo.
The plan worked for nearly one month; however, the Memphis Grizzlies’ ship was sunk by the end of the calendar year.