When the Memphis Grizzlies inked Chandler Parsons to a four-year, $94M contract, the expectations were high. For the first time since Rudy Gay’s exit, they found a versatile wing who could get buckets and play alongside the “Core 4.” With a new coach and a hybrid wing, the Finals were expectations. Then Kevin Durant went to Golden State Parsons couldn’t stay healthy as the Grizzlies fell to the seventh seed, leading to another first-round exit.
Chandler Parsons finished a nightmare season averaging 6.2 points on a 33.8/26.9/81.4 shooting slash, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists. While his play didn’t come close to expectations, the Memphis Grizzlies failed to make a more definite plan last summer.