I’ve been saying for months now that the Grizzlies should choose Arkansas PG Darius Acuff Jr. in the upcoming NBA draft with their lottery pick.
However, I did not expect Memphis to hit the lottery and get the 3rd pick.
In that position, I think they have to pick Cam Boozer. Men’s college basketball player of the year and son of NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer. He’s NBA-ready. Imagine a frontcourt of Cedric Coward at the 3, Boozer at the 4, and Zach Edey at the 5. IMPOSING is a word that comes to mind. We’d just need Edey to stay healthy.
As for Acuff, remember the Grizz have the 16th pick as well, and an arsenal of other teams’ picks in future years. Could we put together a trade package that lands the 5th or 6th pick? Mega bonus points if we can get rid of Ja Morant in that trade.
Couple of brunch hacks I learned at Bardog Sunday:
- Pittsburgh rare is a way to order steak. Seared hard black on the outside, cool and red on the inside.
- Try asking for Hollandaise sauce atop your pork chop, or on the side.
The Heavenly Hot Dog Buffet is back as the Redbirds host Jacksonville tonight at 6:45.
LGBTQ+ celebration Memphis Pride returns Downtown the first weekend in June.
Congratulations to The Rendezvous on its recent 100 on its health inspection.
Wordle will become a TV game show.
Still dealing with health issues but I’ll try to be back tomorrow.
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