WATCH: Zach Edey Throws Down Lob From Ja Morant in Grizzlies Preseason Opener
The NBA may not be prepared to handle the combination of Ja Morant and Zach Edey. The Memphis Grizzlies duo gave fans a glimpse of what they've been working on during the offseason in their preseason opener on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Early in the second quarter, Morant drove to the basket, drawing in three Dallas defenders. When Edey realized he had an open lane to the basket, he got to the hoop and Morant got him a lob pass for an easy slam.
It was a thing a beauty. Below is the clip from Monday night's preseason game:
JA MORANT LOBS TO ZACH EDEY pic.twitter.com/awWOjkzS6n
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Edey, who was selected by Memphis with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, had some doubters when he entered the league. Many wondered if he was versatile and athletic enough to survive at the professional level.
Yes, I know it's only one preseason game, but his athleticism appears to fit right in.
Edey was a two-time National Player of the Year at Purdue, winning the award in 2023 and 2024. He rounded out his career in West Lafayette by averaging 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game. He left as the program's all-time leading rebounder and scorer.
It looks like the 7-foot-4 rookie is ready to leave his mark on the NBA, too.
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