Zach Edey, standing at 7-foot-4 and 305 pounds, brings a rare physical presence to the Grizzlies. Drafted as the No. 9 overall pick, he has quickly established himself as an efficient scorer and rebounder, averaging 11.3 points and 7.0 rebounds per game while shooting 62.2% from the field. Despite starting nine of his first 12 games, his playing time is limited to 20.3 minutes per game, which could hinder his ability to accumulate stats and maintain momentum. Historically, most Rookie of the Year winners log at least 29 minutes per game, raising concerns about Edey's potential to contend for the award if his minutes do not increase.