On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Grizzlies shooting ace Desmond Bane—the steal of the 2020 draft and an early favorite for Most Improved Player. Bane discusses the Grizzlies’ recent surge despite the absence of star guard Ja Morant, his surprising success in his first season landing on the all-rookie second team and reviving the Grit & Grind era in Memphis.
The following transcript is an excerpt from The Crossover NBA podcast. Listen to the full episode on podcast players everywhere or on SI.com.
Howard Beck: There was another moment last night.