The Memphis Grizzlies acquired Chandler Parsons this summer, stealing the free-agent from the Dallas Mavericks by way of a $94 million dollar MAX contract. His decision sent shock waves across the NBA – but for good reason.
One one hand, Parsons is the biggest free agent acquisition in the history of the Grizzlies franchise. On the other, his knee injury has sidelined him for 17 games this season, after missing the last 18 in Dallas.
Parsons’ suffered a blow to his GOOD knee earlier this season in his return to Dallas. The injury was one of FIVE Grizzlies’ setbacks, including Mike Conley (fractured back), James Ennis (calf), Vince Carter (hip) and Zach Randolph (personal).