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The Memphis Grizzlies 2020–21 were led by Ja Morant, whose scoring and playmaking drove the offence, while Jonas Valančiūnas controlled the paint with strong rebounding and efficient interior scoring. Dillon Brooks and Kyle Anderson provided complementary two-way production, and rookie Desmond Bane added dependable perimeter shooting. The statistics reflect a balanced team that relied on rebounding, interior efficiency, unselfish ball movement and solid defensive contributions across the rotation.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | De’Anthony Melton | PG | 6-2 | 200 | May 28, 1998 | USC |
| 1 | Kyle Anderson | PF | 6-8 | 230 | September 20, 1993 | UCLA |
| 2 | Xavier Tillman Sr. | PF | 6-8 | 245 | January 12, 1999 | Michigan State |
| 3 | Grayson Allen | SG | 6-3 | 198 | October 8, 1995 | Duke |
| 4 | Jontay Porter | PF | 6-11 | 240 | November 15, 1999 | Missouri |
| 7 | Justise Winslow | SF | 6-6 | 222 | March 26, 1996 | Duke |
| 10 | Tim Frazier | PG | 6-1 | 170 | November 1, 1990 | Penn State |
| 12 | Ja Morant | PG | 6-2 | 174 | August 10, 1999 | Murray State |
| 13 | Jaren Jackson Jr. | C | 6-10 | 242 | September 15, 1999 | Michigan State |
| 14 | Gorgui Dieng | C | 6-10 | 252 | January 18, 1990 | Louisville |
| 15 | Brandon Clarke | PF | 6-8 | 215 | September 19, 1996 | San Jose State, Gonzaga |
| 17 | Jonas Valančiūnas | C | 6-11 | 265 | May 6, 1992 | |
| 21 | Tyus Jones | PG | 6-0 | 196 | May 10, 1996 | Duke |
| 22 | Desmond Bane | SG | 6-6 | 215 | June 25, 1998 | TCU |
| 24 | Dillon Brooks | SF | 6-7 | 225 | January 22, 1996 | Oregon |
| 30 | Sean McDermott | SF | 6-6 | 195 | November 3, 1996 | Butler |
| 35 | Killian Tillie | C | 6-9 | 220 | March 5, 1998 | Gonzaga |
| 46 | John Konchar | SG | 6-5 | 210 | March 22, 1996 | Purdue-Fort Wayne |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | PG | 21 | 63 | 63 | 32.6 | 19.1 | 4.0 | 7.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 3.2 | 15.2 | 6.8 | .449 | 3.8 | 1.2 | .303 | 5.9 | 4.3 | .728 |
| Dillon Brooks | SF | 25 | 67 | 67 | 29.8 | 17.2 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 15.4 | 6.4 | .419 | 5.6 | 1.9 | .344 | 2.9 | 2.4 | .815 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | C | 28 | 62 | 61 | 28.3 | 17.1 | 12.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 12.0 | 7.1 | .592 | 0.9 | 0.3 | .368 | 3.3 | 2.5 | .773 |
| Kyle Anderson | PF | 27 | 69 | 69 | 27.3 | 12.4 | 5.7 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 9.5 | 4.5 | .468 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .360 | 2.7 | 2.1 | .783 |
| Brandon Clarke | PF | 24 | 59 | 16 | 24.0 | 10.3 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 8.4 | 4.3 | .517 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .260 | 1.9 | 1.3 | .690 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | C | 21 | 11 | 4 | 23.5 | 14.4 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 11.4 | 4.8 | .424 | 5.5 | 1.5 | .283 | 3.8 | 3.2 | .833 |
| Desmond Bane | SG | 22 | 68 | 17 | 22.3 | 9.2 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 7.3 | 3.4 | .469 | 4.0 | 1.7 | .432 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .816 |
| De’Anthony Melton | PG | 22 | 52 | 1 | 20.1 | 9.1 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 7.6 | 3.3 | .438 | 4.1 | 1.7 | .412 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .804 |
| Justise Winslow | SF | 24 | 26 | 1 | 19.5 | 6.8 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 8.1 | 2.8 | .352 | 2.1 | 0.4 | .185 | 1.3 | 0.8 | .571 |
| Xavier Tillman Sr. | PF | 22 | 59 | 12 | 18.4 | 6.6 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 2.8 | .559 | 1.1 | 0.4 | .338 | 0.9 | 0.6 | .642 |
| Tyus Jones | PG | 24 | 70 | 9 | 17.5 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 5.9 | 2.5 | .431 | 2.0 | 0.6 | .321 | 0.6 | 0.6 | .911 |
| Gorgui Dieng | C | 31 | 22 | 1 | 16.9 | 7.9 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 2.5 | .519 | 2.2 | 1.0 | .479 | 2.0 | 1.7 | .884 |
| John Konchar | SG | 24 | 43 | 0 | 13.4 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 | .500 | 1.3 | 0.5 | .375 | 0.7 | 0.6 | .833 |
| Tim Frazier | PG | 30 | 5 | 0 | 12.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 0.6 | .150 | 1.6 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.2 | 0.4 | .333 |
| Killian Tillie | C | 22 | 18 | 1 | 10.1 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 | .333 | 1.8 | 0.6 | .303 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .818 |
| Sean McDermott | SF | 24 | 18 | 0 | 8.8 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 0.7 | .394 | 1.2 | 0.3 | .227 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.000 |
| Jontay Porter | PF | 21 | 11 | 0 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | .533 | 0.7 | 0.3 | .375 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .600 |
| Team Totals | 72 | 72 | 241.7 | 113.3 | 46.5 | 26.9 | 9.1 | 5.1 | 13.3 | 31.4 | 11.2 | .467 | 31.4 | 11.2 | .356 | 35.3 | 16.4 | .771 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | PG | 21 | 5 | 5 | 40.6 | 30.2 | 4.8 | 8.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 22.6 | 11.0 | .487 | 6.2 | 2.0 | .323 | 8.0 | 6.2 | .775 |
| Dillon Brooks | SF | 25 | 5 | 5 | 35.0 | 25.8 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 19.4 | 10.0 | .515 | 4.0 | 1.6 | .400 | 5.2 | 4.2 | .808 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | C | 28 | 5 | 5 | 33.2 | 15.0 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 11.6 | 6.6 | .569 | 1.6 | 0.4 | .250 | 1.6 | 1.4 | .875 |
| Kyle Anderson | PF | 27 | 5 | 5 | 28.4 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 8.4 | 3.6 | .429 | 2.4 | 0.6 | .250 | 0.8 | 0.6 | .750 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | C | 21 | 5 | 5 | 27.4 | 13.6 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 10.8 | 4.6 | .426 | 5.6 | 1.6 | .286 | 3.2 | 2.8 | .875 |
| Grayson Allen | SG | 25 | 5 | 0 | 23.2 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 6.6 | 2.4 | .364 | 4.2 | 1.6 | .381 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Desmond Bane | SG | 22 | 5 | 0 | 19.8 | 5.6 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 2.2 | .579 | 2.4 | 1.2 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| De’Anthony Melton | PG | 22 | 5 | 0 | 16.6 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 6.2 | 2.2 | .355 | 4.0 | 1.2 | .300 | 1.0 | 0.6 | .600 |
| Tyus Jones | PG | 24 | 5 | 0 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 1.2 | .353 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .250 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.000 |
| Xavier Tillman Sr. | PF | 22 | 3 | 0 | 6.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | .200 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Brandon Clarke | PF | 24 | 2 | 0 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| John Konchar | SG | 24 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Justise Winslow | SF | 24 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Team Totals | 5 | 5 | 240.0 | 115.0 | 41.2 | 22.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 10.4 | 31.6 | 10.4 | .468 | 31.6 | 10.4 | .329 | 20.4 | 16.2 | .794 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | Franchise Lead / Primary Ball‑Handler | 32.6 | Very High | 19.1 | 4.0 | 7.4 | 1.1 | 15.8 | Led offense as primary creator and distributor; dynamic at rim and playmaking focal point, though shooting efficiency and defensive activity were middling; team endured a 27‑55 season and Morant’s availability was limited due to off‑court and injury issues. | — |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | Interior Scoring & Rebounding Anchor | 28.3 | Medium | 17.1 | 12.5 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 16.5 | Post‑up and offensive rebounding focal point in the paint; among league’s more consistent big men, securing high rebounding and efficient scoring close to the rim. | — |
| Dillon Brooks | Secondary Scoring & Perimeter Defender | 29.8 | High | 17.2 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 11.0 | Played tough perimeter defense and a secondary scoring role; known for physical play and creating shots off the dribble while guarding opposing wings. | — |
| Kyle Anderson | Multi‑Role Facilitator & Defensive Glue | 27.3 | Medium | 12.4 | 5.7 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 11.8 | Brought versatility as a passer and rebounder from forward spot; acted as a secondary facilitator and helped team control tempo with his all‑around game. | — |
| Grayson Allen | Spot Scorer / Floor Spacer | 25.2 | Medium | 10.6 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 8.6 | Provided outside shooting and scoring in mid‑range/3P roles; spacing alongside primary creators. | — |
| Brandon Clarke | Athletic Finisher & Defensive Forward | 24.0 | Medium | 10.3 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 9.7 | Efficient in pick‑and‑roll finishes and offensive rebounding; defensive versatility in switching and rim protection disrupted opponents. | — |
| De’Anthony Melton | Perimeter Defender & Hustle Contributor | 20.1 | Medium | 9.1 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 8.2 | Known for on‑ball defense and generating steals; mixed offensive usage as secondary ball mover with occasional spot scoring. | — |
| Tyus Jones | Backup Playmaker / Ball Manager | 17.5 | Medium | 6.3 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 6.5 | Led second unit with efficient distribution and low turnover rate; his playmaking steadied bench scoring. | — |
| Justise Winslow | Role Two‑Way Wing | 19.5 | Low | 6.8 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 7.1 | Played off ball in rotational minutes; contributed hustle plays on both ends, with modest offensive and defensive contributions. | — |
| Xavier Tillman Sr. | Backup Big / Defensive Rebounder | 18.4 | Low | 6.6 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 6.7 | Brought physicality and rebounding in limited minutes; helped anchor second‑unit interior defense. | — |
| John Konchar | Energy Rotation Wing | 13.4 | Low | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 4.7 | Spot minutes contributor with hustle and role scoring; added occasional defensive intensity. | — |
| Killian Tillie | Situational Big | 10.1 | Low | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2.8 | Used sparingly for size and spacing; limited impact in rotational lineup. | — |
| Sean McDermott | Minimal Role | 8.8 | Low | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.9 | Very limited usage veteran providing spot minutes and defensive effort. | — |
| Jontay Porter | Development / Depth | 4.9 | Low | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.9 | Short‑term bench role; used in blowout or development minutes. | — |
| Tim Frazier | Backup Ball Handler | 12.4 | Low | 1.6 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 3.5 | Provided veteran pass‑first presence in limited backup point guard duty. | — |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | Lead Offensive Hub | 40.6 | Very High | 30.2 | 4.8 | 8.2 | 0.4 | 21.8 | Dominant scoring and playmaking focal point of the Grizzlies’ playoff push; spearheaded an offense that built a historic 29‑point lead in a Game 3 loss but exited due to injury, significantly impacting Memphis’ postseason hope. | — |
| Dillon Brooks | Secondary Scorer / Tough Defender | 35.0 | High | 25.8 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 16.9 | Aggressive scoring and physical defense saw Brooks step up offensively in high‑leverage playoff minutes; combined isolation and midrange scoring with pesky on‑ball defense. | — |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | Interior Scorer & Rebounder | 33.2 | Medium | 15.0 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 14.3 | Provided paint scoring and elite offensive rebounding in playoff minutes; his presence inside sustained scoring after defensive collapses. | — |
| Kyle Anderson | Facilitator & Versatile Wing | 28.4 | Medium | 8.4 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 10.0 | Mixed roles as secondary distributor and multi‑positional defender; contributed holistic production beyond the box, particularly in assists and defensive activity. | — |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Rim Protector / Stretch Big | 27.4 | Medium | 13.6 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 11.2 | Provided interior defense and efficient scoring, including perimeter shooting and rim protection; added a key complementary scoring punch in limited playoff stretch. | — |
| De’Anthony Melton | Perimeter Role Guard | 16.6 | Medium | 6.2 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 5.9 | Defensive‑minded guard with hustle production; impact came more in effort stats and defensive disruptiveness than volume scoring. | — |
| Grayson Allen | Spot Scorer | 23.2 | Low | 6.4 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 4.9 | Provided floor spacing and catch‑and‑shoot offense in spot minutes; lower usage but contributed situational shooting. | — |
| Desmond Bane | Catch‑and‑Shoot Wing | 19.8 | Low | 5.6 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 6.1 | Limited usage but delivered efficient three‑point shooting and spacing; complemented lead creators. | — |
| Tyus Jones | Secondary Playmaker | 9.4 | Low | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3.4 | Off‑ball guard facilitating second units; contributed playmaking in brief playoff stints. | — |
| Xavier Tillman Sr. | Depth Big | 6.0 | Low | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.1 | Provided minimal minutes as interior depth, focusing on rebound and defensive boxing. | — |
| Brandon Clarke | Minimal Role Big | 4.5 | Low | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | Very limited playing time in playoff rotation, served situationally for size and rebounding. | — |
| John Konchar | Spot Rotation | 3.0 | Low | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | Brief cameo; energy and hustle in limited run as bench wing. | — |
| Justise Winslow | Minimal Bench Role | 3.0 | Low | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | Very limited involvement; contributed in garbage time minutes. | — |