Three games for 13 points and 3.3 rebounds in 19 minutes of playing time on average. It was enough to convince the management of Memphis to secure the contract of Jay Huff.
At 27 years old, the 2m15 interior player may finally have the chance of his career after having moved back and forth between G-League and NBA, where he has only had very small roles until now, in Lakers, to the Wizards then last season to the Nuggets.
This time, the context of Memphis offered him an opportunity to show himself, as a backup to the rookie Zach Edey who is experiencing a delicate acclimatization to the NBA, particularly in relation to the fouls which are called against him.
Former best defender in the G-League, Jay Huff participated in the Summer League with Orlando this summer before being hired by the Grizzlies via a “ two-way contract » which quickly turned into guaranteed contract after his good outing against the Magic, 18 points on 7/9 on shots, including 3/5 on 3-pointers.
Two-way contract : Designed to create a new bridge between the NBA and the G-League, this type of contract allows each team to secure the services of two or three additional players, to develop them mainly in their affiliated development league franchise but also up to 50 matches in the NBA.
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
