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After taking the NBA by surprise last season, the Memphis Grizzlies will have to cut their teeth in a tougher Western Conference.
The Memphis Grizzlies’ 2019-20 season went about as well as humanly possible. The Grizzlies roundly overachieved on the court and made shrewd front office moves off the court, likely fast-tracking their rebuild by several years.
But as the 2020-21 campaign dawns, last season’s almost-playoff darlings will face a serious reality check.
Memphis has completely lost the element of surprise; the league is well aware they’re a young core to be reckoned with.