Brandan Wright entered this season on the injury report and was a mainstay on it until late January. After multiple surgeries, it was unclear if Wright would return to his pre-injury form. It quickly became clear, however, that Wright was still his normal rim-running, lob-catching self.
Wright played in 28 games this season, averaging 6.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 16 minutes of play per game. Wright showed his freak athleticism was intact, but had a tough time carving out a consistent role in the Memphis Grizzlies’ deep frontcourt.
Offense
Offensively, Brandan Wright is an elite roll man who thrived next to great playmakers (i.