Leading into the NBA Draft, teams’ front offices usually will huddle together and watch a coveted prospect in person. But as the Memphis Grizzlies deliberated over whether to select Zach Edey, however, they evaluated the potential lottery pick differently.

Compared to previous seasons, the 2024-25 NBA rookie class is really struggling to make an impact outside of Zach Edey and a few others.

The No. 9 overall pick in this year's NBA draft has played in only eight NBA games, but he set career highs in three categories, though the Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Brooklyn Nets 106-104. He was dominant in both halves and caused all sorts of problems for the Nets on the interior.

The Memphis Grizzlies have a long-term option at center, as Zach Edey continues to stand out with performances like the one against the Brooklyn Nets.

Fellow Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells explained how Zach Edey is serving as a sensational Ja Morant 'bailout option' this season.

Edey, who was selected ninth overall in the 2024 NBA Entry Draft, is currently the favourite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey was impactful against the Los Angeles Lakers, but there's still a lot of room for growth.

The Memphis Grizzlies front office had a lot to prove this past offseason. An injury-riddled 2023-24 diminished any preseason expectations, and raised questions as to what the Grizzlies were going to do to bolster their depth heading into a new year.