The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2016-17 season was a rollercoaster with its ups and downs. It was a season full of injuries, the backup point guard fiasco, resurrection of Vince Carter and many other things. In the midst of all of this, there was a new weapon added to the “Grit ‘N’ Grind” style of basketball: the 3-point shot. David Fizdale delivered on his promise of implementing the 3, adding it to the team artillery and utilizing it to keep up with the pace of the new NBA.
David Fizdale started his Memphis Grizzlies coaching job by promising a change in the style of play and implementing the 3-pointers as a vital part of the offense.