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Memphis Grizzlies: 2016 Offseason Grades

By Gerald Bourguet

Mar 20, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket past Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Chandler Parsons (25) drives to the basket past Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 8, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; China center Zhelin Wang (31) reacts during the game against France during the men’s basketball preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

The Rest Of The Draft

With their other two second-rounders, the Grizzlies selected Rade Zagorac (No. 35) and Wang Zhelin (No. 57) — two draft-and-stash prospects who won’t be helping Memphis during the 2016-17 campaign.

Zagorac is a 6’8″ wing who has great length despite his lack of athleticism and perimeter shooting. This 20-year-old Serbian currently plays for Mega Leks, signing a two-year deal with the Serbian club this summer.

Zhelin is a mammoth Chinese center, standing at 7’0″ and 251 pounds. He’s already 22 years old, but Zhelin has a solid midrange touch and is worth keeping an eye on over the next few seasons until he’s ready for the NBA stage.

The Grizzlies could’ve used some assistance with their bench for next season, but Zagorac and Zhelin may wind up being useful down the road — provided they ever even make it to the NBA, of course.

Grade: C-

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