Memphis Grizzlies: 2017-18 player grades for Tyreke Evans

By Tony East | Apr 30, 2018

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 2: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the LA Clippers on January 2, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Strengths

It all starts with scoring for Evans. Since being the rookie of the year back in 2010, Evans has averaged double digits in the scoring column every season since, and he has been over 15 points per game every season besides 2016-17.

This season in Memphis was no different. Evans found a new stroke from all over the court, improving his shooting percentages at the rim, from long 2-point range and from deep. He proved he could score off the dribble and in catch-and-shoot situations, and he did it well.

Evans also took valuable steps forward in taking care of the ball. His 11.5 percent turnover rate was a career best, and his 31.2 assist percentage was his second-highest mark ever. He did all that while having a career-high usage rate, too.

More reps. More made shots. More assists. Fewer turnovers. Sounds like a great combo to me.

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