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Who would you rather build around, Shai/JDub/Chet or Ja/Bane/JJJ (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by T_025@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space
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Both young cores seem to be similar, with a lead superstar guard, a 2-way guard/forward, and a floor-spacing rim protector. The Grizzlies’ core have had more playoff success (due to being around longer) and JJJ also already has a DPOY, but they’ve also got more potential concerns (namely Ja’s off-court behavior and some of JJJ’s struggles like rebounding)

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[–] Solid-Confidence-966@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

The Grizzlies have been a top 3 seed the last 2 seasons, has everyone forgot about that or something?

[–] SnooChipmunks4208@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

That regular season success has been driven by depth much more than top end talent though - highlighted by their excellent records with stars injured.

[–] EatDeeply@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I wouldn’t say everybody forgot that. More like everybody is intentionally trying to act like it didn’t happen.

[–] butiveputitincrazy@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The DeMar-Lowry Raptors and Coach Bud Hawks were regular season tanks. Both teams have to show they can make noise in the playoffs, still, before anyone is going to give them too much respect.

But I think Memphis definitely got their flowers last year.