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Memphis Grizzlies Have A BEAST In Zach Edey
Zach Edey’s rise in Memphis isn’t luck — it’s architecture. Since returning from ankle surgery on November 15th, Edey has gone from long-term project to structural pillar in Head Coach Tuomas Iisalo’s system. This isn’t a hot streak; this is Memphis executing a blueprint that elevates Edey, frees up Jaren Jackson Jr., and gives Ja Morant the interior force he’s always needed.
Edey’s impact jumps off the page. A 32–17–16 performance against Sacramento, a +39 in a tight game versus New Orleans — these are domination metrics. And he’s doing it while Ja is out, proving his production isn’t dependent on star creation. Since his return, the Grizzlies have restored their old identity: elite rebounding, physical interior scoring, and complete control of the paint. The system has unlocked him — his boards jumped from 7.6 to 13.4 per game under Iisalo, and Memphis is outrebounding opponents by nearly 13 a night.
His fit with the core is where the game plan becomes obvious. Edey takes the heavy center matchups, letting JJJ slide back into his ideal weak-side disruptor role. For Ja, he’s the runway — a massive screener with real roll gravity, reviving the Steven Adams synergy Memphis thrived on. He collapses defenses without spacing the floor, opening clean looks for shooters and cutters.
Offensively and defensively, this is Iisalo’s design: pace, target-hunting actions, aggressive P&R coverage, and disciplined interior structure. Edey is the anchor of it all. The rotation fits around him — JJJ at the four, Landale as the change-of-pace big, Aldama providing versatility, and Brandon Clarke returning soon to add athletic contrast.
To maximize this surge, Memphis must keep sharpening the details: tighten Edey’s pick-and-roll defense, build his short-roll passing reads, and manage pace so his minutes stay dominant.
Bottom line: Zach Edey is no longer a developmental bet. He’s the foundation of Memphis’ new identity — and the Grizzlies’ ceiling just rose with him.
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By Cyro AsseoZach Edey’s rise in Memphis isn’t luck — it’s architecture. Since returning from ankle surgery on November 15th, Edey has gone from long-term project to structural pillar in Head Coach Tuomas Iisalo’s system. This isn’t a hot streak; this is Memphis executing a blueprint that elevates Edey, frees up Jaren Jackson Jr., and gives Ja Morant the interior force he’s always needed.
Edey’s impact jumps off the page. A 32–17–16 performance against Sacramento, a +39 in a tight game versus New Orleans — these are domination metrics. And he’s doing it while Ja is out, proving his production isn’t dependent on star creation. Since his return, the Grizzlies have restored their old identity: elite rebounding, physical interior scoring, and complete control of the paint. The system has unlocked him — his boards jumped from 7.6 to 13.4 per game under Iisalo, and Memphis is outrebounding opponents by nearly 13 a night.
His fit with the core is where the game plan becomes obvious. Edey takes the heavy center matchups, letting JJJ slide back into his ideal weak-side disruptor role. For Ja, he’s the runway — a massive screener with real roll gravity, reviving the Steven Adams synergy Memphis thrived on. He collapses defenses without spacing the floor, opening clean looks for shooters and cutters.
Offensively and defensively, this is Iisalo’s design: pace, target-hunting actions, aggressive P&R coverage, and disciplined interior structure. Edey is the anchor of it all. The rotation fits around him — JJJ at the four, Landale as the change-of-pace big, Aldama providing versatility, and Brandon Clarke returning soon to add athletic contrast.
To maximize this surge, Memphis must keep sharpening the details: tighten Edey’s pick-and-roll defense, build his short-roll passing reads, and manage pace so his minutes stay dominant.
Bottom line: Zach Edey is no longer a developmental bet. He’s the foundation of Memphis’ new identity — and the Grizzlies’ ceiling just rose with him.
#zachedey #memphisgrizzlies #nba #hoopshype #cyroasseo #nba2025 #grizzliesnation #jarennjacksonjr #jamorant #grizzliesbasketball
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