Mar 28, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Marreese Speights (5) as Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) defends Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
8. Memphis Grizzlies
Starting Five: Mike Conley Jr, Tony Allen, Courtney Lee, Zach Randolph, Marc Gasol
Starting Five Rating: 20
If it weren’t for a Mike Conley Jr injury a year ago and a Golden State Warriors historical season, the Memphis Grizzlies could’ve been the ones making a deep run into May and June. Unfortunately, the NBA gods didn’t throw enough luck and fortune in the way of the Grizzlies.
Though, after re-signing Marc Gasol this summer, and adding some depth to their frontline, the Grizzlies will once again be on the short list of contenders in the Western Conference. If they can address their lack of shooters, then they may really be onto something.
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