The Grizzlies' general manager, Zach Kleiman, has a successful draft history that has made the Grizzlies a consistent contender in the Western Conference race. His second-round hit rate is what has made him one of the best general managers in the NBA, and has the franchise considered as a top 10 NBA front office.
Outside of an injury-riddled 2023-24 season, they have made the playoffs or play-in every season since he took over as general manager and drafted Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke in 2019. He was also a part of the front office group that drafted Jaren Jackson Jr.