Today, one of the Memphis Grizzlies’ draft choices became an NBA player with the signing of his contract.
Thanks to the NBA Draft, trades, and free agency, the Memphis Grizzlies have been a highly-discussed team this summer.
Following a 48-34 regular season and a first-round playoff sweep, the Grizzlies have been somewhat active this summer.
Even though many thought it was a huge gamble, Memphis ended up selecting Yang Hansen with the sixteenth overall pick in the draft. Javon Small was also chosen the next day by the club with the 48th choice.
Small, a 6-foot-3 guard out of West Virginia, was signed to a two-way contract today, according to an announcement from the Grizzlies.
He will join a group of young players mixed with stars such as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. as Memphis looks to build and compete for the future.
Small was a major standout at West Virginia. The 22-year-old averaged 18.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 1.5 steals across 32 games, being named to the All-Big 12 Team. Small previously played at Oklahoma State and East Carolina before finding his way to the Mountaineers.
Small was a two-way force in college, and should hope to be one in the NBA as well. He can certainly extend the floor, but what is most impressive is his ability to contribute outside of the scoring department at 6-foot-3.
The four-year player was also able to faciliate, rebound, and guard the perimeter.
Even though he’s on a two-way deal, Small will have opportunities to make waves in the NBA, as well as the G League.
The Grizzlies have been emphasizing youth over the last few seasons, and he could take full advantage of that.
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