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Memphis Grizzlies Star Reacts to Zach Edey's Instagram Post

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey received an Instagram comment from Jaren Jackson Jr.

Joey Linn

Zach Edey, a first-round draft pick for the Memphis Grizzlies, answers a question during a press conference at FedExForum.
Zach Edey, a first-round draft pick for the Memphis Grizzlies, answers a question during a press conference at FedExForum. / Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK
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The Memphis Grizzlies selected Purdue center Zach Edey with the 9th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. In his final season at Purdue, Edey took home numerous awards, averaging 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks.

At 7-foot-4, Edey will have a very clear role in the Grizzlies’ offense. While he showed the ability to score at the collegiate level, Edey will likely begin his NBA career being asked primarily to set screens, rebound, and protect the rim. 

There will certainly be lob opportunities for Edey playing alongside Ja Morant, but at least to start his career it seems the 22-year-old will be asked to play a role similar to the one Steven Adams filled in Memphis.

In a post on Instagram, Edey shared his 99 overall NBA 2K24 MyTeam card. Along with other top draft picks, Edey received this 99 overall 2K24 MyTeam card ahead of his rookie season where he will begin with a 72 overall rating in 2K25.

"@NBA2K check it out," Edey captioned his post.

Edey received a comment from his new teammate and front court partner Jaren Jackson Jr. on his latest Instagram post.

Via Jackson: “cool”

Jaren Jackson Jr.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

There is a chance Edey begins the season starting alongside Jackson, which has the potential to be a very high-level defensive front court. The 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Jackson plays his best basketball next to a traditional center.

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Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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