” A lot of guys are in town right now. “This observation is that, since Memphis, of Luke Kennardwhile the Grizzlies are at work. At practice, or at least spending time together getting to know each other. Which is important for the young arrivals, while the team's framework, among the executives, has not evolved.
” Everyone is eager to get back on the field “, continues the rear cited by the Commercial Appeal. A haste to resume undoubtedly linked to the desire to erase a catastrophic last season, marked by a deluge of injuries and the suspension, then the passage to the infirmary, of Ja Morant.
Result: After three straight playoff campaigns, Memphis finished in 13th place in the West with its worst record since 2018 (27 wins – 55 losses). This page is turned, let's get to work.
The Grizzlies began holding five-on-five workouts nearly a month ago. Rookies, two-way contract players and exhibit-10 players all participated.
Intensity at the rendezvous
Luke Kennard points out that the level of competition and attention to detail is already noticeable. The players are communicating at a level that could give them a leg up when preseason camp opens. That will be in Nashville on Oct. 1.
“ It's something I've never seen before. We're really pushing each other and fighting our asses off. It's going to take us far. We're starting to do that now. We're getting a head start on the season. “, the shooter rejoices.
Among the players whose performances will be closely scrutinized is rookie Zach Edey, for whom Ja Morant has already voted for the rookie of the year award. 'Big Zach' has surprised a lot of people here, so we're excited to see what he can do and how he can help us this year. ” notes Luke Kennard.
| Luke Kennard | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2017-18 | DET | 73 | 20 | 44.3 | 41.5 | 85.5 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 7.6 |
| 2018-19 | DET | 63 | 23 | 43.8 | 39.4 | 83.6 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 9.7 |
| 2019-20 | DET | 28 | 33 | 44.2 | 39.9 | 89.3 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 15.8 |
| 2020-21 | LAKE | 63 | 20 | 47.6 | 44.6 | 83.9 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 8.3 |
| 2021-22 | LAKE | 70 | 27 | 44.9 | 44.9 | 89.6 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 11.9 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 59 | 22 | 49.2 | 49.4 | 94.9 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 9.3 |
| 2022-23 * | LAKE | 35 | 21 | 46.4 | 44.7 | 95.0 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 7.8 |
| 2022-23 * | MEM | 24 | 25 | 52.6 | 54.0 | 94.7 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| 2023-24 | MEM | 39 | 26 | 44.8 | 45.0 | 88.9 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 11.0 |
| Total | 395 | 24 | 45.4 | 43.9 | 87.9 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 10.0 | |
How to read the stats? GM = Games Played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots Made / Shots Attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers Attempted; LF = Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted; Off = Offensive Rebound; Def = Defensive Rebound; Tot = Total Rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal Fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose Balls; Ct: Blocks; Pts = Points.
