Memphis Grizzlies Guard Sidelined for 4 Weeks

Memphis Grizzlies Guard Sidelined for 4 Weeks

How Vince Williams Jr.’s Injury Impacts the Grizzlies

Losing Williams for about a month is a big blow to the Grizzlies’ backcourt. Unfortunately for Williams, this is already the second leg injury that will sideline him this season. The guard has only played three games to begin the campaign. In those games, he is averaging 5.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Last season was a career year for Williams. He appeared in 52 games and started 33 of them. On the year, he averaged 10 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. When given an expanded role, Williams is capable of elevating the Grizzlies on both sides of the ball. While he is no star, he is still a fantastic player for the Grizzlies.

In Williams’ absence, the Grizzlies will likely rely more heavily on Jaylen Wells and Santi Aldama. Additionally, Smart is considered day-to-day and should make his return sooner rather than later.

The Last Word

While it is a tough loss, the Grizzlies should be able to stay afloat in Williams’ absence. They have a winning record despite their injuries and should be a contender in the Western Conference again. Just two seasons ago, Memphis was 51-31 and finished as the No. 2 seed in the West. The Grizzlies are currently being led by Jaren Jackson Jr., who is having a fantastic start to the season. In 14 games, he is averaging 22.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.7 blocks. Jackson is making his presence felt at every level on the basketball court. Furthermore, he is shooting 52.8% from the field and 35.6% from the three-point line.

The Grizzlies are capable of making an impact on both sides of the ball. Even with all their injuries, they remain one of the most well-rounded teams in the NBA. We will not see their full potential until they get healthy again. However, they are a team to keep an eye on for the remainder of the season.