NBA Fans React to Zach Edey's Impressive Performance vs Pacers

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey created some excitement online

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers faced off on Monday in an NBA preseason game tonight, but the main story was the night was the play of Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey.

The 1st round draft pick was incredible for the Grizzlies, finishing with 23 points, and 9 rebounds while making 10 out of 15 shots in only 18 minutes of playing time. The starting center spot was given to Brandon Clarke tonight, but make no mistake, Edey will be the starting center for the Grizzlies come opening night.

Zach Edey tonight:

23 points
9 rebounds
10/15 FG
(18 minutes)

Looking like a man amongst boys 🔥

pic.twitter.com/1KOHOR76oS

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 15, 2024

Edey's highlights against the Pacers immediately went viral online, getting over 15,000 likes in just two hours. His performance has some already calling him the rookie of the year and has others predicting that Edey will be a problem in the NBA.

This guy is going to be a problem https://t.co/xQLJ5xP2QG

— Ricky G (@jrichardgoodman) October 15, 2024

Other fans actually used Edey's performance to mock Myles Turner's defensive capabilities as a starting center in the NBA. Some even claimed that the interior defense Edey saw in college was more of a challenge than what he's going to see in the league.

Myles Turner doesn't get enough credit for being one of the most technically deficient defenders in the NBA. His game is entirely shotblocking, he's not been a positive defensive presence in ages https://t.co/oJXW1BioOU

— 🍊 (@redfIxvor) October 15, 2024

It's only the preseason, but the Memphis Grizzlies have shown from one to five that they're going to be a very dangerous team. The combination of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Zach Edey has the potential to be a top starting lineup in the NBA.

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