First Look At No. 9 Overall Pick Zach Edey | 14 PTS, 15 REB
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- Zach Edey, the 9th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Purdue, tallied 14 points (7-12 FG) and 15 rebounds in his Salt Lake City Summer League debut.
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Zach Edey is gonna be really good. He’s nasty and physical. He really plays his size. A lot of bigs are gentle Giants and they don’t play up to their size but Edey is nasty. Physical, vocal, high motor. Dude is gonna be really good .
ja is not as good as he thinks he is, edey is tremendously better
@@user-ef1hb4lb8hthe
Hell are u talking about
@@user-ef1hb4lb8hNo way u comparing a 7,5 big man who hasn’t even played an nba game better than Ja who is 6,2 guard and a 2 time all star and when healthy one of the best guards in the league. U have zero basketball knowledge bro 💀.
@@marcohardiebro he’s trolling wake up boy
Bro is running the floor pretty well for his size
Yea wonder can he do it for 70 games if so he’s gona be a problem
Don't forget he was playing nearly 40 min per game for Purdue during the tourney. His conditioning is quite good.
@@IGOBYTHENAMELOVE He's only gonna play like 25 minutes a game and has outstanding conditioning. I doubt he would be slower than Walker Kessler
Not bad at all. Not elite, but more than serviceable. Too many people have written hin off prematurely. Very unfair to him.
@@IGOBYTHENAMELOVEdid in college
Edey screening for Ja would absolutely be lethal
Yo? Nvm I typed this when I just woke up thought you said “eddy screaming for ja would be absolutely lethal”
@@JDBELIEVEEyo what?
*will be*
If he can stay out of trouble for five minutes…
Exactly what I was thinking when I saw them draft him
Edey got that dawg in him
dawg?
@@user-ef1hb4lb8hyou read right.. a mf DAWG
Old school bigs making a comeback
Hopefully
I love to see it
as a purdue student and fan, I teach you somehting, first he is young, second he start basketball at 16, see the potentials now?
They refused to friggin pass him the ball in the low post when the game was on the line and I was losing my mind
Just like the Spurs not passing to Wemby. They need to learn the "lob it to Edey down there" is an actual tactic they can use.
I noticed that too! Shit is crazy💯 Dude could get you easy buckets down low.
I said the same shit! Give his big ass the fucking ball!
@@atToebiscuit Ja will do it
Because these players are playing for contracts
Edey is already proven to stay on grizzlies, this is just warming him up for the season
So yes selfish ball is being played by the guards who need to prove themselves still
people look at his biggest weakness (shooting) and downgraded him overall as a basketball player. He moves great for a guy his size, weight and height! If Zubac and Gilbert can do it, Edey can too. His present at the post, getting rebounds, blocking shots and forcing players to change direction will be crucial for Memphis next season etc. I wouldn't be surprised if 15pt, 15 rebounds etc will be his stats.
Agree. Dude is not fast but he is sturdy and coordinated for his size. He is like Yao Ming without shooting
@@carlpatrickragas2159if he can learn to shoot like Yao Ming, he'll be a force
He can shoot they just don’t allow him to
He had the best 3pt shooting out of bigs at the combine, and he shoots free throws at a high percentage which shows a player has shooting potential. He could become like Towns in a few years - probably not ever that good of a shooter but I think (hope he has the potential to shoot 35-37% from 3 with 1.5 made per game… one day 😅
gibert is a joke, cant compare, Mem Need strategy around edey instead of jA
Zach plays like a real big man already he's going to be a demon in da paint 🥴😮💨
They had Kessler and filipowski on him and he still got the tip in. MAN gonna be a BEAST
next time will use kessler and lofton (wide body)
true, quick and strong, need dirty black bro to take him down
Pause
edey looks impressive. looking forward to see what he can do
if you watch game inpurdue, you will knowhow fast this young guys improve, he is just dominant
how is he so fast lol
as purdue fan , we just love his insistansy and loyalty to purdue
He must've trained in his speed because during March madness he was way slower
@@Red4score No he wasn't. Dude was asked to touch the ball nearly every possession and was getting hacked all game, to go along with playing 37+ min a game. Honestly people who said what they said about him showed the clearly didn't do their homework, and clearly don't know basketball.
Him against wemby will be a battle
Nope. Too slow, too stiff - relative to Wemby, that is.
Slow? I disagree
@@Anon-qp3kt Wemby is way quicker, faster and more agile than Zach. Zach is good and has good potential but he won;t be able to keep up with Wemby.
@TheBallsbreakers Wemby is rare talent. One in 50 years.
@@Anon-qp3kthe is absolutely not explosive like we by so he feels he is slow. You’ll never see him under the rim running to contest a 3 like wemby or a fast break. He’s a little slow
This guy was a steal at #9
definitely, shows how stupid NBA is
To think there were GM's in the league that said at best he was a late 2nd round pick like Luka Garza.
he's faster than Garza and has a high IQ like Jokic
@@lolphukyu wasn't me saying it. That's just what I heard people saying.
I saw him as a bigger Steven Adams. I'm not sure where I posted it but my take was the Grizz should take him if he was still on the board and dump Garza.
Worst case they get a guy as good as Garza, best case he is bigger and stronger than joker so he would physically be able to guard him 1 on 1 which would kill the nuggets offence
Whether he’s a starter or a role player, if he’s efficient in the paint when he gets his looks, he sets good screens, runs the floor for easy looks, and protects the rim. That’s all u need from a big like edey. Take advantage of your looks, and do ur job. If he does that, he’ll always have a job
He’s starting what else do they have at center ,an old Steven Adams ? 😂
Role players are starters too
Yes for the regular season but the last two winning teams had centres who could shoot 3s. Memphis will be in trouble when they get to the latter stages in the post season.
@@purpleperc1012 Steven Adams got traded to the rockets
such a stupid coment cant believe, job come to edey , not edey look for job, you really know nothing , just keep stupid
He will end up a rookie of the year
Reed shepherd
@@irvingzeistman9828no sir. Reed won’t even start
Headtops on Walker Kessler is actually crazy 😭😭😂
Yeah I mean he got blocked one time but it makes sense. Dudes a blocking fiend but he did very well against a starting nba center.
Let's go baby Yao ming
such a idiot, youre , who is yao or min?
Big fan of this kind of basketball
Edey has shown so much growth, if he continues that, the sky is the limit. And this is coming from an Indiana University fan.
Edey and Ja going to be like Shaq and Kobe
Yao and Stevie Franchise
Zach Edey
14 Pts, 15 Reb, 1 Ast, 4 Blk (Double-Double)
*#ZE* *#Memphis* *#Grizzlies* *#NBASummerLeague*
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Edey fits perfectly with Memphis
You're doing the lord's work
he's stronger than Wemby too with the IQ of Jokic
I’ve been saying Zach Edeycould end up as the best player in this draft
only real basket ball fan can say and konw that
Thought he may have that slow footed problem like jonas valanciunas, but this guys mobility for his size is on another level
Watching from Toronto Canada. Let's go ZE the Big Maple
I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who noticed Edey diving on the floor for a loose ball in the first quarter. He will succeed because of his heart and his work ethic. He is also extremely intelligent and selfless. Great pickup for Memphis. Played over 30 minutes per game with Purdue
People are going to have to eat crow real soon for all the doubting
as a purdue student and fan, we konw youre real basketball fan on court , not like those bigmouth talking
idk why people kept having his stock low 😂 he’s the perfect old school big
He’s going to get a lot of 1 on 1 matchups in the post the way the grizzlies spread the floor. I’m looking at 14ppg and 15rbg for his rookie season.
youtuber basketball “analyst” are shaking right now after labeling him a bust
wasnt just the youtuber analysts, all the talking heads on espn too
they just hate him for being asian
@@lolphukyuhalf asian half white Canadian. Triple whammy
Immediate impact.. and that was KEssler on him. Sad that the raptors couldnt get him. Look at his attitude too.. already confident, already trash talking. He will be great in memphis
I wanted him to stay in Canada too with the Raptors
seen enough, give him roty
Edey has mad endurance.
"he's just tall" "he won't work in the NBA" (but Donovan Clingan will?)😂. I know it's just summer league but come on people. You can't teach size and athleticism.
this shows how stupid nba is, no9 pick? is it a joke
@@user-ef1hb4lb8h yeah, I understand why he dropped. He's is 22 year old. Any pro sport league always look at age too much. My thing is, with these "analysts" saying Edey wasn't a lottery and is a 2nd round pick.
Zach outduelled Clingan not just in the NCAA Final but also at the Combine. He is faster, quicker, better outside FT and 3-ball shooter than Clingan and yet Clingan is a better center prospect ?
@@vincejoyce sorry the "but Donovan Clingan will" was a joke. I agree with you, I'm not sure how Clingan was rated so high after the NCAA tournament.
Rashad mccants bout to go crazy in the next gil's arena 😂😂
Fs 😂
If only Edey was smaller, slower, and less skilled. Then he could have been a top 2 pick.
I remember Gil saying Edey was gonna be trash 😂
And they BETTER talk about this fucking game too because Gil was talkin crazy
Gil is just a joke , why mention him?
@@user-ef1hb4lb8h because it’s a public comment section lol
Gil who took guns to NBA games? 😂
@@lolphukyu if you think Gil is the only one to take a gun to a game you’re delusional lmao
the thing is walker has length and is a pretty good defender, so you can't even say "wait til he faces real nba big men." this is an actual nba big man.
This was impressive to see from Edey
I think him slipping to 9 will be looked at as a steal for Memphis. Bro is a pretty fierce competitor obviously with size but also skill. And he has that Frankenstein face
Nobody gonna stop that hook shot 1:30
Edey baby!!!
Him running up and down the court well is a good sign..i'm starting to believe that he could actually be a player in the league
so many stupid thing in nab like you
2 time Wooden player of the year that defended the paint with highest % of altered shots, 7'4", of course he will make a difference. only dumb asses think he can't translate his game for the NBA
@@lolphukyu stupid mouth up and down
Where is all the haters saying he was going to suck? Can't play in today's NBA? Lol dude is going to be the best in the draft. Looking back at the draft there will be a 30 for 30 for how sooooo many teams messed up.
i know this is only summer league
i really wanted the bulls to get this guy move up in the draft to get him peo0le dont know wjat is a good bigman now a days this guy will dominate most of the time in the nba hoping that matas would too
bulls just stupid, their management has been stupid since Jordan
Best rookie of the season. Screencap.
He will be very effective with Ja Morant
ja will be with him
He's a steal rookie of the year
I am rooting for this young man!!!
I’ve seen Zach in person. Tall and good at what he does.
Edey!!!!! I’m here for it! 🎉
I'll be funny when Edey ends up winning ROTY
I really hope he stays healthy and gets it. Dude has a chip on his shoulder and could be a Tom Brady in the NBA if he stays nasty
He reminds me of Yao Ming, very classic, vey nice game.
ZED looks really good here.
He moved faster than he looks also that fist play was stupid how the center didn’t use his body to block him from getting that block I would’ve been tight at my teammate allowing him to block my shi
Big man who runs the floor, sets solid screens, and has great hands. On top of that he makes 70% of his free throws.
He’s a Legend
Can you hear him? Zach? He's calling sets and assignments. He's the leaser in game 1. That's impressive.
That last play. The free throw. He manhandled 2 centers at the same time. Thats god tier strength. He just pushed them outta the way.
He looks comfortable. Good job
Why do the opinions of Scouts and talking heads get air time?
This kid is driven and he’s going to be feature viewing in the league.
Fast as hell for his size. 7'11 wingspan. That’s insane.
He's only going to get better. I witnessed his growth and development at Purdue, so I can assure you that his work ethic is second-to-none. When it's all said and done, I believe Zach Edey will be remembered as one of the greatest players in Grizzlies franchise history and one of the greatest big men to ever step foot on the hardwood. Mark my words.
I love that after just one summer league game Edey went from 10th in betting for RotY to 1st in Australia
He’s a beast, now I’m kinda mad the hawks didn’t take him 1st overall, this draft class looking good, I hope Risache doesn’t disappoint
Is he gonna be next Gasol for the Grizzles?
gasol is so weak and old in grizzles
He's gonna be the Shaquille O'Neal of Ivica Zubacs
2K25 graphics looking lit 🔥🔥🤝
the pistons should have draft zack edey
Kinda crazy how often the biggest dude on the court was wide open lol
He was playing against a legit NBA center in Walker Kesler and delivered in the big moment. Edey is a problem
This grizzlies team is gonna rub off on Edey real nice haha. Gonna be flexing after dunking on people soon
I wanna see Zach vs. Wemby!
Imagine if the Spurs drafted him at #8
Damm he looks different this year not so stiff
Grizzlies got a good one with this pick
Hell yeah Zach
Edey vs Wembeyama will be interesting to Watch🍿
Yes the big dudes coming back to the league
Canada boy is the underdog...good pick
pick from outside of states, youwill never gotdisppointed
The moment when Edey get a Jokic Footwork and Scoring package it will be over for the league
Not happening and doesn't fit Edey's play style. What Edey needs to add is a consistent mid range shot like Pau or Aldridge. He doesn't need that much footwork because there's only a handful of players in the NBA who can block him if he goes for a jumpshot.
@@RejectHumanityReturn2Monke cap and zbo gone work wit him
@@RejectHumanityReturn2Monke he does not need a jumpshot, just a set shot. All defender needs to jump; if he sees you coming he just wait on you and finesse for a foul.
Get ready for the Zach-Fu.
what's fuck fu is?stupid
He seems like he has a chip on his shoulder to be better and prove everyone wrong.
15 reb is crazy
I still think a better test to see what he can do is with team canada in paris rather than summer league. Playing against Giannis and Greece during group stage. And if they get out of group stage, there's potentially wemby and Gobert from France, Jokic from Serbia and Bam and Embid from USA. He'll also be playing with Jamal Murray and SGA. Superstar backcourts.
We're looking at the next Yao Ming
👍
who is yao or ing, youre such a idiot
Edey vs Wemby damnnn that shall be a great match up.
Edey is good but he is nowhere near as fluid, agile, and quick as Wemby. That dude is on another level skill-wise as well. Not saying that Edey won't be good. He has a future in the league.
announcer: "you're getting a taste of edey early." paul pierce: "I'm tired of getting a taste of em, I want the whole load."
Edey I can lie I thought from that college run you were going to be too slow on the transition and foot work might be a little behind the curve but dawggy you looked amazing out there GG right there Ja going be there it’s a bright future for the grizzlies
It’s some monsters coming in the league
Hawks truly f'd up not picking him first. Big improvement over Capella, and the screen game with Tre would be devastating. It really sucks being a Hawks fan, but we strive on ✊🏿
bro was fighting against kessler....!!!!
damm edey making kessler looking small
If he can work on his shooting + range over the course of his career and keep healthy, he has the chops to last a long time in the league.
I want him to do well because everyone seemed to hate him during the draft.
Verno is cracking a smile
The big guy could actually be the most impactful player in this draft.
Man he looks good. I always loved the Grizz since Z Randolph and Gasol. Eddy gonna he good
Dude moves like Undertaker, I'm a fan
The Big is back!
Easy 10+ assists passing to Mt Edey 🏔️ 🔥
Imagine if Yao was his age in today's league
I love this!!!😊
BIG ED