Memphis’ Backcourt Future Starts With These Two Prospects
The Memphis Grizzlies have the 3rd and 16th picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, and a pairing of Bennet Stirtz and Darryn Peterson would be the key to unlocking their potential in the post-Ja Morant era
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Why Darryn Peterson Is Their Best Pick at #3
1:51 Bennet Stirtz At #16
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1. Great video, visually..
2. Ty Jerome, Cam Spencer, Scottie Pippen Jr, Walter Clayton Jr…. You want to add Bennet Stirtz?
3. The position of need is at PF/C. Memphis might target Caleb Wilson/Cam Boozer and Carr/ Philon.
4. Peterson may remind them too much of Ja Morant as an explosive guard who may be a bit injury prone but doesn’t scream “culture setter”.