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Memphis Grizzlies: What Role Will Brandon Clarke Play With the Team This Season?

Fresh off his 2019 NBA Summer League MVP performance in Las Vegas, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Brandon Clarke is ready to make an impact on basketball’s biggest stage.

While it’s clear that Clarke will be given the opportunity to play meaningful minutes during his rookie campaign, it’s a little more unclear at which positions and with which units he will be playing those minutes.

First, let’s assess Clarke’s strengths and weaknesses.

He shoots a very high percentage from the floor (64 percent in college, 53 percent during the summer league), and he scores most of his points from within eight feet of the rim.