Dan is joined by Sharon Brown (@SharonShyBrown) of the Memphis Flyer for a fantastic and in-depth discussion about the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. Their conversation covers Ja Morant's development, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s future, Ziaire Williams' role as a rookie, the center rotation after trading Jonas Valanciunas for Steven Adams, Kyle Anderson's value, Desmond Bane's breakout potential, lineup possibilities and a lot more! TIMESTAMPSβ¬οΈ
π 2:03 - Intro
π 5:15 - Offseason takeaways
π 7:59 - Jaren Jackson Jr.'s development and role
π 11:24 - The frontcourt rotation
π 13:12 - Desmond Bane's breakout potential
π 14:20 - Ja Morant's deepening bag
π 19:06 - Starting-lineup permutations
π 22:34 - Rookie-year expectations for Ziaire Williams
π 24:36 - Will Jarrett Culver, er, play?
π 28:10 - Does Memphis have enough shooting and secondary creation?
π 29:36 - The defense
π 31:46 - Biggest weakness
π 33:56 - Trade candidates
π 35:44 - Dillon Brooks
π 37:07 - Best crunch-time lineup
π 38:14 - Quirky lineups we want to see
π 39:58 - Win-total prediction/Place in the West
π 41:13 - Importance of Steven Adams
Host:Β @danfavale
Host:Β @fromal09
Twitter:Β @HardwoodKnocks
Instagram: @hardwood_knocks
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