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Memphis Grizzlies: Who Wins The Race For The Last Roster Spot?

By Tom Firme

Mar 14, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Dave Joerger reacts to a call in the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Milwaukee 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Dave Joerger reacts to a call in the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Milwaukee 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ryan Hollins

Hollins is the most battle-tested of all the players vying for this roster spot. The seven-foot, 230-pound center has played for eight teams in nine years, averaging 3.7 points and 2.2 rebounds per game through 481 contests.

Also, Diawara is the only other in the race with playoff experience. Unlike Diawara, Hollins has seen significant playoff minutes in his four postseasons runs. He saw 10 minutes per game during the Boston Celtics’ 2012 push at the Eastern Conference Finals.

Hollins is a nice inside shooter, hitting 58.1 percent from the field. Also, the 30-year-old has something of a jump shot, which is a bonus for the typical end-of-bench big man. For his career, he has taken 12.1 percent of his shots from between 10 and 16 feet, making 36.8 percent.

In 2014-15, Hollins posted three points and 2.2 rebounds per game across 46 appearances for the Sacramento Kings.

Hollins is the type of sturdy big man who is hard to pass up in such a competition.

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