With a full offseason to implement his ideas, the true test for Tuomas Iisalo begins soon.
Following a 4th quarter collapse against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 27, Zach Kleiman decided to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins the following morning. The timing of Jenkins' firing surprised fans and media outside of Memphis, as the start of the NBA playoffs was not far away. However, this was an emerging possibility, as the Grizzlies declined significantly post-All-Star break.