With the 25th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft, the Memphis Grizzlies took a chance on Jarell Martin. Martin was a big, 6’10” Power Forward out of LSU. Coming off of a year where he averaged 17 points and 9 rebounds per game while being named 1st team All SEC, Martin was a bit of a curious pick for the Grizzlies. With veteran big men Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph on the roster already and a lack of outside shooting, some wondered what the front office saw in Martin when they selected him.
A Man On A Mission
After battling through injuries for a portion of his rookie season, Martin came in to his second season looking poised to make an impact.