NBA 2018-19 season: 5 teams that could surprise people

New York Knicks v Washington Wizards
New York Knicks v Washington Wizards

#3 Memphis Grizzlies

2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot
2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot

The Grizzlies are a team that have escaped the attentions of a lot of onlookers this offseason, but as they are constructed right now, they possess the potential to bring back the Grit n Grind style back for one final time with their core of Mike Conley and Marc Gasol.

Rookie Jaren Jackson Jr projects as an NBA-ready stretch 4 who could walk straight into the starting lineup at tip-off for the Grizzlies' season opener. Chandler Parsons seems to be healthy as of the moment, though it is unclear what kind of shape he is in and whether he will be a starter or not.

If Parsons is unfit, the Grizzlies have replacements for him on their roster in free agent signings Kyle Anderson and Omri Casspi, who are proven role players for Western Conference playoff teams. The rest of their roster comprises of replacement level players, but their two stars hold the key to their season given they don't have their own pick next year.

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