Scotty Pippen Jr. Speaks Honestly About Memphis Grizzlies Future

Scotty Pippen Jr. spoke to reporters at Memphis Grizzlies media day.

Mar 30, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Scotty Pippen Jr. is coming off a strong stint with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Over 21 games (16 starts), Pippen Jr. averaged 12.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 49.3% from the field and 41.7% from the three-point range.

On Monday, Pippen Jr. met with the media and was asked about his chances of making the 15-man roster (he is currently on a two-way deal).

Reporter: "Start off with a tough one here. Has the front office at all expressed to you that you could have an opportunity to make the main roster based on how training camp might go?"

Pippen Jr. "Yeah. I've been talking with Zach a lot, coach Taylor. They've been pretty transparent with me about steps of going forward. There's definitely a path for me to get that roster spot, so I'm just trying to go out there, training camp and just compete and just do whatever I can to get that spot."

Pippen Jr. has spent part of two seasons in the NBA with the Grizzlies (and Los Angeles Lakers).

The 23-year-old has career averages of 10.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 27 games (16 starts).

October 18, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (14) during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Pippen Jr. was among the best players at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Scotty Pippen Jr. posted RIDICULOUS numbers at NBA Summer League! ⭐️

The @memgrizz floor general averaged 21.5 PPG, 8.7 APG, 5.0 RPG, and 3.3 APG. Scotty led Memphis to the title game and earned All-Summer League First Team honors. pic.twitter.com/QL7E13lZxb

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) July 25, 2024

The Grizzlies will play their first game of the 2024-25 season on October 23 when they visit the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.

Last season, they missed the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2020.