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NBA: What Each Western Conference Team Needs For Christmas

By Ryan Magdziarz

Nov 25, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) controls the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) and center Marc Gasol (33) celebrate as they hug forward Zach Randolph (50) after a rebound late in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers as guard Andrew Harrison looks on at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Philadelphia 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) and center Marc Gasol (33) celebrate as they hug forward Zach Randolph (50) after a rebound late in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers as guard Andrew Harrison looks on at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Philadelphia 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Memphis Grizzlies

Wishlist: Health 

Memphis is the most injury riddled team I’ve ever seen. They throw millions of dollars at pretty good players who just end up getting the injury bug. Last year with Mike Conley and Marc Gasol hurt for the season, Memphis was transformed into a D League team. The average NBA fan couldn’t tell you anyone in their starting lineup.

This year unfortunately looks to be similar so far. Conley is now the most paid player in league history and has already missed 10 games this season. Their new offseason acquisition Chandler Parsons is also sitting out due to an injured knee, having only played six games so far. With all of these guys in the starting rotation playing solid minutes, Memphis is a very solid team and a playoff contender.

That’s why we are getting the Memphis Grizzlies 100% health for Christmas!

This is the number one thing Memphis needs in order to contend for a championship. No need to mix up the roster or try to get new guys at new positions in this magical scenario. If their guys are healthy, they are good! its that simple. We have seen a whopping six total games where Memphis’ three key guys have all played together.


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