A top-tier defense has been a staple in the Memphis Grizzlies' franchise history, and coach Tuomas Iisalo has the same vision for this year's team. Most of the discussion surrounding Tuomas Iisalo's coaching philosophy has centered on his fast-paced offensive system, which promotes constant movement and pick-and-roll plays.
However, the Grizzlies' summer league team provided a glimpse into what he wants the team's makeup to be defensively. Playing full-court man-to-man defense and applying constant pressure to the opposing team's ball handler was on full display throughout their summer league campaign, and figures to pick up with the plethora of defenders on the main squad.