Fansided

5 reasons the Memphis Grizzlies can still win without Mike Conley

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Nov 28, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley during warm ups prior to the game against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley during warm ups prior to the game against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
5 of 5
Next
Chandler Parsons, Memphis Grizzlies
Nov 18, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons (25) motions to the Dallas Mavericks bench after making a three point basket during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Grizzlies defeat the Mavericks 80-64. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

1) Chandler Parsons

The greatest mystery for the Memphis Grizzlies remains their latest free agent signing, Chandler Parsons. Parsons has played just six games this season and is averaging 7.7 points per game, shooting 39.1 percent from the floor.

He suffered a bone bruise left knee last Saturday and is expected to miss two weeks, which puts him on the path to return later this week. He would be a big offensive boost and can help make up the playmaking gap that the team loses with Conley.

The Grizzlies need to stay healthy, of course, but they will need Parsons most of all — especially to balance the floor with shooting and play off of Marc Gasol.

Next: 20 Richest NBA Players of All-Time

Parsons can be that game changer offensively. He is not defensively strong, but the rest of the team can pick him up. The Grizzlies will need him to lift them up offensively in Conley’s absence if they want to keep early playoff hopes alive.

Home/Memphis Grizzlies