Jake

LaRavia

The Memphis Grizzlies have a very interesting season coming up with the suspension of Ja Morant for the first 25 games. After trading away Tyus Jones and adding Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose into the backcourt, it is clear that the Grizzlies want a more established, veteran locker room. They also are making it evident that they want players who can come in and hold Ja Morant accountable for his behavior, as he cannot afford another off the court incident; if Morant gets in trouble again, his future in the NBA could truly be in jeopardy. Besides the players that the Grizzlies brought in, they are also going to need a slew of young guys and unexpected performers in order to make up for the loss of Morant. This is what made 2023 NBA Summer League so important for the Grizzlies, as they had a bunch of responsibility in trying to figure out who might be able to help them at the start of the season. One of the guys they had their eyes on was Jake LaRavia, who overall put up strong numbers in NBA Summer League. However, there is one primary concern in terms of LaRavia, and it isn’t his ability to shoot or pass. The biggest Grizzlies’ concern about Jake LaRavia is how he has struggled to rebound the ball.