Mar 30, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Scotty Pippen Jr. Speaks Honestly About Memphis Grizzlies Future

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 3, 2024 5:09 PM ET

Scotty Pippen Jr. is coming off a strong stint with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Over 21 games (16 starts), Pippen Jr. averaged 12.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 49.3% from the field and 41.7% from the three-point range.

On Monday, Pippen Jr. met with the media and was asked about his chances of making the roster.

Reporter: "Start off with a tough one here. Has the front office at all expressed to you that you could have an opportunity to make the main roster based on how training camp might go?"

Pippen Jr. "I've been talking with Zach a lot, coach Taylor. They've been pretty transparent with me about steps of going forward. There's definitely a path for me to get that roster spot, so I'm just trying to go out there, training camp and just compete and do whatever I can to get that spot."

Pippen Jr. has spent part of two seasons in the NBA with the Grizzlies (and Los Angeles Lakers).

The 23-year-old has career averages of 10.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 27 games (16 starts).

Pippen Jr. was among the best players at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Scotty Pippen Jr. posted RIDICULOUS numbers at NBA Summer League! ⭐️

The @memgrizz floor general averaged 21.5 PPG, 8.7 APG, 5.0 RPG, and 3.3 APG. Scotty led Memphis to the title game and earned All-Summer League First Team honors. pic.twitter.com/QL7E13lZxb
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) July 25, 2024