Last Updated on July 30, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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The Memphis Grizzlies 2008–09 were led by O.J. Mayo and Rudy Gay, who provided the team’s primary perimeter scoring, while Marc Gasol emerged as an efficient interior scorer, rebounder and defensive presence during his rookie season. Mike Conley handled the primary playmaking duties, and Hakim Warrick added frontcourt scoring. The statistics reflect a young team that relied on balanced offensive contributions, solid rebounding and developing defensive versatility.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Darrell Arthur | PF | 6-9 | 235 | March 25, 1988 | Kansas |
| 1 | Kyle Lowry | PG | 6-0 | 196 | March 25, 1986 | Villanova |
| 3 | Javaris Crittenton | SG | 6-5 | 200 | December 31, 1987 | Georgia Tech |
| 3 | Darius Miles | SF | 6-9 | 210 | October 9, 1981 | |
| 7 | Greg Buckner | SF | 6-4 | 210 | September 16, 1976 | Clemson |
| 11 | Mike Conley | PG | 6-1 | 175 | October 11, 1987 | Ohio State |
| 13 | Quinton Ross | SF | 6-6 | 195 | April 30, 1981 | SMU |
| 15 | Hamed Haddadi | C | 7-2 | 254 | May 19, 1985 | |
| 21 | Hakim Warrick | PF | 6-9 | 219 | July 8, 1982 | Syracuse |
| 22 | Rudy Gay | SF | 6-8 | 250 | August 17, 1986 | UConn |
| 30 | Adonal Foyle | C | 6-10 | 250 | March 9, 1975 | Colgate |
| 31 | Darko Miličić | C | 7-0 | 250 | June 20, 1985 | |
| 32 | O.J. Mayo | SG | 6-5 | 210 | November 5, 1987 | USC |
| 33 | Marc Gasol | C | 6-11 | 255 | January 29, 1985 | |
| 55 | Marko Jarić | SG | 6-7 | 198 | October 12, 1978 |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | SF | 22 | 79 | 78 | 37.3 | 18.9 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 16.0 | 7.2 | .453 | 3.1 | 1.1 | .351 | 4.4 | 3.3 | .767 |
| O.J. Mayo | SG | 21 | 82 | 82 | 38.0 | 18.5 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 15.6 | 6.9 | .438 | 4.6 | 1.8 | .384 | 3.4 | 3.0 | .879 |
| Marc Gasol | C | 24 | 82 | 75 | 30.7 | 11.9 | 7.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 8.1 | 4.3 | .530 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.6 | 3.4 | .733 |
| Hakim Warrick | PF | 26 | 82 | 7 | 24.7 | 11.6 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 8.5 | 4.1 | .491 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .217 | 4.6 | 3.2 | .711 |
| Mike Conley | PG | 21 | 82 | 61 | 30.6 | 10.9 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 8.9 | 3.9 | .442 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .406 | 2.4 | 2.0 | .817 |
| Kyle Lowry | PG | 22 | 49 | 21 | 21.9 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 2.3 | .412 | 1.4 | 0.3 | .246 | 3.3 | 2.6 | .801 |
| Darrell Arthur | PF | 20 | 76 | 64 | 19.3 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 5.7 | 2.5 | .438 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .667 |
| Darko Miličić | C | 23 | 61 | 15 | 17.0 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 2.2 | .515 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .562 |
| Quinton Ross | SF | 27 | 68 | 7 | 17.1 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .382 | 1.3 | 0.5 | .375 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .810 |
| Darius Miles | SF | 27 | 34 | 0 | 8.8 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 1.4 | .485 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .167 | 0.9 | 0.7 | .742 |
| Javaris Crittenton | SG | 21 | 7 | 0 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .467 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.6 | 0.7 | .455 |
| Marko Jarić | SG | 30 | 53 | 0 | 11.4 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 0.9 | .331 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .393 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .707 |
| Greg Buckner | SF | 32 | 63 | 0 | 13.9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 1.0 | .384 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .255 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .800 |
| Hamed Haddadi | C | 23 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | .484 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.6 | 0.9 | .600 |
| Adonal Foyle | C | 33 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 |
| TEAM TOTALS | 82 | 82 | 241.5 | 93.9 | 38.8 | 17.4 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 15.3 | 77.0 | 34.9 | .454 | 13.5 | 4.9 | .360 | 25.3 | 19.1 | .756 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | IMPACT INDEX* | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gay | Primary Scoring Wing | 37.3 | High | 18.9 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 14.0 | Served as Memphis’ top wing scorer and transition finisher, frequently tasked with creating offense late in possessions; showed two-way growth with increased defensive activity on the perimeter and weak side. | |
| O.J. Mayo | Primary Shot Creator | 38.0 | High | 18.5 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 13.4 | Operated as the team’s main perimeter creator as a rookie, handling heavy minutes and shot volume; notable for advanced shooting polish and late-game responsibilities uncommon for a first-year guard. | ROY-2 (2009) |
| Marc Gasol | Interior Anchor / Connector Big | 30.7 | Medium | 11.9 | 7.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 11.45 | Functioned as a stabilizing interior presence with strong positional defense and passing feel; his screen-setting and rim protection quietly elevated the team’s half-court efficiency. | ROY-8 (2009) |
| Mike Conley | Lead Guard / Tempo Controller | 30.6 | Medium | 10.9 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 9.9 | Gradually assumed more control of the offense, balancing playmaking with improved shooting efficiency; key in organizing lineups featuring multiple young scorers. | |
| Hakim Warrick | Energy Big / Bench Scorer | 24.7 | Medium-Low | 11.6 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 9.25 | Provided vertical spacing and transition scoring off the bench; thrived as a rim runner and finisher rather than a self-creator. | 6MOY-17 (2009) |
| Kyle Lowry | Secondary Guard / Change-of-Pace | 21.9 | Low-Medium | 7.6 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 7.35 | Brought defensive pressure and physicality at the guard spot; used situationally to disrupt opposing backcourts and push tempo with second units. | |
| Darrell Arthur | Developmental Big / Hustle Role | 19.3 | Low | 5.6 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 6.1 | Contributed energy minutes as a young frontcourt piece, showing rebounding instincts and interior activity while still developing offensive polish. | |
| Darko Miličić | Rotational Center | 17.0 | Low | 5.5 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 5.8 | Used primarily as a size-and-defense option in the rotation; flashed shot-blocking ability but remained limited offensively. | |
| Darius Miles | Depth Wing | 8.8 | Low | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | Appeared in limited games as a depth option, providing athleticism and slashing in short stints during the regular season. | |
| Quinton Ross | Defensive Wing Specialist | 17.1 | Low | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.6 | Valued primarily for perimeter defense and spot-up shooting; often matched against opposing scorers in bench-heavy lineups. | |
| Greg Buckner | Veteran Stopper | 13.9 | Low | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 3.05 | Provided veteran presence and defensive discipline on the wing, sacrificing offensive volume for situational matchups. | |
| Hamed Haddadi | Reserve Rim Protector | 6.3 | Low | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 3.05 | Utilized sparingly as a deep-bench center, offering size and shot-blocking in limited appearances. | |
| Marko Jarić | Utility Guard-Wing | 11.4 | Low | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.95 | Filled a connective role as a passer and ball-mover off the bench, though scoring efficiency was limited. | |
| Javaris Crittenton | Developmental Guard | 6.3 | Low | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.2 | Saw minimal action as a young guard, primarily in developmental or low-leverage situations. | |
| Adonal Foyle | Emergency Center | 3.0 | Minimal | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | Appeared in a single game as an emergency depth option, with no statistical offensive contribution. |