The small forward position is the one spot which wavered during the Memphis Grizzlies‘ Core Four run earlier in the decade. Had the Grizzlies found stability from health and productivity standpoints, the Grit-‘N’-Grind squads may have left an even more impressive legacy. That is a major reason for Memphis snagging Kyle Anderson prior to the 2018-19 NBA season.
Of course there was Rudy Gay, who was the franchise’s leader until Zach Randolph and Tony Allen called Memphis home. However, while Rudy battled a significant injury, the Grizzlies went on to reach their best days.