In a league increasingly zigging toward dominant perimeter play and switch-everything defense, the Memphis Grizzlies zagged in the 2024 NBA Draft. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman bet that Zach Edey’s unparalleled collegiate dominance and gargantuan size could translate into a transformative NBA skill set next to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. However, with a unique pick comes unique scrutiny. Kel’el Ware (15th), Jared McCain (16th), Tristan da Silva (18th), and Yves Missi (21st) were all on the board and looked decent last season after all. Following up on an All-Rookie Team campaign with a second banger and not a sophomore slump will be one of the most followed stories in Memphis going into training camp.