Excitement is building as the Memphis Grizzlies gear up for the new NBA season. Much of the focus is on the return to health of core players Ja Morant and Desmond Bane and the addition of exciting rookie Zach Edey.
Morant has high expectations for Edey. The towering 7-foot-4 rookie caught the star point guard’s attention during workouts in Dallas.
“Definitely rookie of the year,” Morant told The Commercial Appeal , confident in Edey’s abilities.
“Easily, too,” he added.
Morant was impressed by how Edey handled the intensity of their training sessions, showcasing skills that exceeded expectations.
“For him to come in and say he wants to work out with me and then getting through the workout throughout the whole week, it was big-time for him,” Morant said. “It made me excited to have him on the team. His skill set is even much better.”
As the Grizzlies ramp up their training with player workouts and five-on-five sessions, the camaraderie between the incoming rookie and the rest of the team grows.