Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey finished Monday night's Summer League game with 14 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks vs. the Utah Jazz.
Zach Edey made quite the impression in his NBA Summer League debut on Monday night. The former Purdue superstar shined bright in his first game with the Memphis Grizzlies, ending the evening with a double-double.
Memphis played the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City Summer League action on Monday. Edey scored 14 points, collected 15 rebounds and blocked four shots in his first game wearing an NBA uniform. He also converted a game-tying tip-in with 0.2 seconds remaining to send the contest to overtime.Still, it was a truly impressive performance for the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Here's a look at some of Edey's best highlights from Monday night.
With a green light to attack more shots, Edey could make big strides as an NBA shot blocker in the NBA.One of the questions about Edey's transition from college to the NBA was in regards to his ability to run the floor. It was only one game, but he seemed to provide an answer Monday night.Edey was such a menace on the low block throughout his college career. We rarely got to see him move up and down the court in transition.
Edey beat his man off the block, tipped the ball in with 0.2 seconds remaining and sent the game to overtime. It was a play that worked to perfection.Even though the Grizzlies didn't get the win, there's a lot to be excited about regarding Edey's game. Having a double-double in the NBA is no easy task, even in Summer League.
Edey and the Grizzlies are back in action on Tuesday, July 9 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET.
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