The reason: the difference between the Grizzlies’ strong interest in Edey and league-wide skepticism about his potential. Before and after the draft, Edey fielded scrutiny on whether he could excel in the NBA. After dominating at Purdue as a traditional center with post-up presence (18.2 points per game), rebounding (9.6) and rim protection (1.7 blocks), Edey elicited concerns on other issues. Could he thrive in a league that puts higher premium on mobile bigs that can make 3s, space the floor and run fast? The Grizzlies believed so. -via athlonsports.com / November 15, 2024
