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Why the Grizzlies are trying to covert Desmond Bane into a point guard

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If you’ve been watching Memphis Grizzlies Summer League action, you’ve noticed a few things. For starters, you’ve likely heard about Ziaire Williams’ 5,000-calorie diet. More importantly, however, you know that a single player has stepped up as the team’s primary scorer. That player is Desmond Bane, who will be entering his second year in 2021-22.

Last year, Bane didn’t have the opportunity to compete in Summer League, so for the first time, we’re seeing head coach Taylor Jenkins have a chance to experiment with his young shooting guard.