Memphis Grizzlies: Best candidates for 2018-19 NBA awards

They may not be contending for the NBA title in 2018-19, but the Memphis Grizzlies are a talented unit looking to get back into the playoff picture.

Since their arrival into the NBA back in 1995 and dating back to their days in Vancouver, the Memphis Grizzlies haven’t seen much individual success from their players.

With only three players to ever claim one of the five major NBA awards, the talent pool in Grizzlies history has been lacking compared to other organizations.

Entering the 2018-19 season, Memphis is looking to return to the postseason after a one-year hiatus.

Despite just 22 wins last season, the Grizzlies roster isn’t as terrible as one would think. Mike Conley and Marc Gasol are still two of the best at their positions as the last remnants of the Grit-N-Grind era.

MarShon Brooks will look to build off a successful seven-game stint in Memphis toward the end of last season, and Jaren Jackson Jr., the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, can hopefully warrant being selected in the top five.

It’s not very likely any member of the Grizzlies will claim one of these five trophies when the time comes, but at the same time, it’ll be interesting to see just how well they all play after such a disappointing previous season.