Grizzlies’ Zach Edey looks to bounce back from rockets

Grizzlies center Zach Edey has been one of the most anticipated NBA players for some time now.

An 8-foot center who plays in the more traditional sense. Many college basketball fans – and even NBA fans – have been waiting with bated breath to see if No. 9’s lumbering style could succeed in the NBA.

However, things didn’t go according to plan in his NBA debut on Wednesday.

Edey fouled out in just 15 minutes of play, adding just five points on 2-for-4 shooting and five rebounds. It was clear that the Jazz play was designed to attack the former Boilermaker off the dribble, and the results somewhat validated those who were skeptical of Edey’s foot speed, mobility and more. For a while.

Tonight Edey gets the chance to make up for those doubters. Memphis will face a good Houston Rockets roster. One that will likely compete alongside the Grizzlies for Playoffs or Play-In positioning in the Western Conference.

It won’t be easy, though, as Houston’s best player in Alperen Sengun is a big offensive task for most. Standing at around 6 feet tall, Sengun is extremely skilled, able to get into post moves, spray at teammates with above-average passing skills and even step into simple jumpsuits.

The long-armed Edey could have a slight advantage due to Sengun’s more inward nature, but the Turkish star is known to have adapted before.

The Grizzlies and Rockets leave Toyota Center in Houston tonight at 6 p.m.

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