Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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Here is the Memphis Grizzlies 2001–02 Roster and Regular Season Player Statistics.
2001–02 Memphis Grizzlies Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Solomon | SG | 6-1 | 185 | July 20, 1978 | Clemson |
| 2 | Jason Williams | PG | 6-1 | 190 | November 18, 1975 | Marshall, Florida |
| 4 | Stromile Swift | PF | 6-9 | 225 | November 21, 1979 | LSU |
| 5 | Elliot Perry | PG | 6-0 | 150 | March 28, 1969 | Memphis |
| 6 | Antonis Fotsis | PF | 6-10 | 219 | April 1, 1981 | |
| 7 | Eddie Gill | PG | 6-0 | 190 | August 16, 1978 | Weber State |
| 8 | Michael Dickerson | SG | 6-5 | 190 | June 25, 1975 | Arizona |
| 9 | Isaac Austin | C | 6-10 | 255 | August 18, 1969 | Arizona State |
| 16 | Pau Gasol | PF | 7-0 | 250 | July 6, 1980 | |
| 21 | Isaac Fontaine | SG | 6-4 | 210 | April 16, 1975 | Washington State |
| 22 | Brevin Knight | PG | 5-10 | 173 | November 8, 1975 | Stanford |
| 25 | Nick Anderson | SG | 6-6 | 205 | January 20, 1968 | Illinois |
| 31 | Shane Battier | SF | 6-8 | 220 | September 9, 1978 | Duke |
| 32 | Rodney Buford | SG | 6-5 | 189 | November 2, 1977 | Creighton |
| 42 | Lorenzen Wright | C | 6-11 | 225 | November 4, 1975 | Memphis |
| 43 | Grant Long | PF | 6-8 | 225 | March 12, 1966 | Eastern Michigan |
| 44 | Tony Massenburg | PF | 6-9 | 220 | July 31, 1967 | Maryland |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | PF | 21 | 82 | 79 | 36.7 | 17.6 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 13.0 | 6.7 | .518 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .200 | 5.8 | 4.1 | .709 |
| Jason Williams | PG | 26 | 65 | 65 | 34.4 | 14.8 | 3.0 | 8.0 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 3.3 | 15.2 | 5.8 | .382 | 6.6 | 2.0 | .295 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .792 |
| Shane Battier | SF | 23 | 78 | 78 | 39.7 | 14.4 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 12.3 | 5.3 | .429 | 3.5 | 1.3 | .373 | 3.6 | 2.5 | .700 |
| Lorenzen Wright | C | 26 | 43 | 33 | 29.1 | 12.0 | 9.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 11.3 | 5.2 | .459 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.9 | 1.6 | .569 |
| Stromile Swift | PF | 22 | 68 | 14 | 26.5 | 11.8 | 6.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 9.0 | 4.3 | .480 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.5 | 3.2 | .711 |
| Michael Dickerson | SG | 26 | 4 | 4 | 31.0 | 10.8 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 12.0 | 3.8 | .313 | 5.3 | 2.0 | .381 | 1.5 | 1.3 | .833 |
| Rodney Buford | SG | 24 | 63 | 21 | 28.1 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 9.4 | 4.1 | .435 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .243 | 1.3 | 0.9 | .725 |
| Brevin Knight | PG | 26 | 53 | 11 | 21.7 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 6.3 | 2.7 | .422 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .250 | 2.2 | 1.6 | .757 |
| Grant Long | PF | 35 | 66 | 56 | 28.3 | 6.3 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 5.8 | 2.5 | .426 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .176 | 1.9 | 1.3 | .699 |
| Tony Massenburg | PF | 34 | 73 | 31 | 17.1 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 4.8 | 2.2 | .456 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.000 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .718 |
| Elliot Perry | PG | 32 | 2 | 0 | 24.0 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 2.5 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 |
| Will Solomon | SG | 23 | 62 | 4 | 14.1 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 5.3 | 1.8 | .341 | 2.6 | 0.7 | .284 | 1.2 | 0.8 | .671 |
| Eddie Gill | PG | 23 | 23 | 5 | 16.7 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 1.7 | .424 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .318 | 1.7 | 1.3 | .795 |
| Nick Anderson | SG | 34 | 15 | 0 | 14.6 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 5.1 | 1.4 | .276 | 3.2 | 0.9 | .271 | 0.6 | 0.3 | .556 |
| Antonis Fotsis | PF | 20 | 28 | 1 | 11.4 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 1.5 | .404 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .304 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .850 |
| Isaac Austin | C | 32 | 21 | 8 | 14.6 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 1.7 | .391 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 |
| Isaac Fontaine | SG | 26 | 6 | 0 | 12.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.5 | .214 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .200 | 1.0 | 0.7 | .667 |
| TEAM TOTALS | 82 | 82 | 241.2 | 89.9 | 41.4 | 21.8 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 16.4 | 79.7 | 34.8 | .436 | 13.4 | 4.1 | .307 | 23.0 | 16.3 | .708 |
Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol | Offensive Anchor / Two‑Way Lead | 36.7 | High | 17.6 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 16.9 | Second overall draft pick who seamlessly became the team’s scoring/rebounding hub and contributed a strong defensive presence with blocks; his all‑around production anchored Memphis in a 28–54 season. | ROY–1 (2001‑02) |
| Shane Battier | Versatile Wing Focus | 39.7 | High | 14.4 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 12.6 | High‑IQ wing known for perimeter defense, spacing, and making tough plays; led team in steals and was a consistent two‑way contributor for full season. | — |
| Jason Williams | Primary Facilitator / Lead Guard | 34.4 | High | 14.8 | 3.0 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 11.8 | Floor general tasked with creation; led team in assists while adding scoring and occasional defensive activity. | — |
| Stromile Swift | Athletic Inside Weapon | 26.5 | Medium | 11.8 | 6.3 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 10.6 | Energetic forward providing transition offense, rim‑runs, rebounding, and shot‑blocking off bench/minimal starts. | — |
| Lorenzen Wright | Interior Stabilizer | 29.1 | Medium | 12.0 | 9.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 11.8 | Reliable big man with strong rebounding and efficient scoring when available; his presence in the paint helped give structure to Memphis’ frontcourt. | — |
| Rodney Buford | Secondary Scorer / Wing Depth | 28.1 | Medium | 9.4 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 7.8 | Athletic wing who provided instant offense and energy when called upon; often spotted up for scoring bursts. | — |
| Brevin Knight | Bench Facilitator | 21.7 | Medium‑Low | 7.0 | 2.1 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 8.2 | Veteran backup point guard who managed bench units, offering playmaking and defensive activity in limited minutes. | — |
| Grant Long | Veteran Role Forward | 28.3 | Low | 6.3 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 6.5 | Experienced big‑man providing solid locker room presence, rebounding and occasional scoring in rotation. | — |
| Tony Massenburg | Frontcourt Contributor | 17.1 | Low | 5.5 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 5.6 | Physical forward/center offering rebounding and minutes that helped stabilize second units. | — |
| Will Solomon | Offensive Spark / Reserve | 14.1 | Low | 5.2 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 4.2 | Young guard giving quick offensive jolt and pace off bench. | — |
| Eddie Gill | Reserve Facilitator | 16.7 | Low | 5.0 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 4.4 | Backup guard who mixed scoring with some playmaking in limited timeframe. | — |
| Nick Anderson | Depth Wing | 14.6 | Low | 4.0 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 3.9 | Experienced shooter providing veteran minutes; limited offensive efficiency. | — |
| Isaac Austin | Center / Floor Space Role | 14.6 | Very Low | 3.6 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3.1 | Reserve big used intermittently for interior spacing and defensive relief. | — |
| Antonis Fotsis | Developmental Forward | 11.4 | Very Low | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 3.6 | Young forward with situational minutes for depth; showed glimpses in rotation. | — |
| Isaac Fontaine | Short Bench Stints | 12.5 | Very Low | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.6 | Limited impact with brief rotations. | — |
| Elliot Perry | Spot Start / Veteran Backup | 24.0 | Very Low | 5.5 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 6.2 | Only two games but provided experience and some playmaking; very small sample size. | — |
| Michael Dickerson | Short Term Contributor | 31.0 | Medium‑Low | 10.8 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 8.6 | Veteran wing scorer in a tiny four‑game sample; showed scoring flare but minimal season impact. | — |