Early returns on Zach Edey's viability as an NBA player have been generally positive. While no definitive conclusions should ever be taken from summer league action, Edey has been just about everything the Memphis Grizzlies are hoping for.
The former Purdue star is moving fluidly in transition and defending the pick-and-roll. He's efficient around the basket and gobbles up rebounds at the rate expected for a 7'4'' big man who towers over all his opponents. Edey has been good enough, in fact, that according to the latest odds he is the favorite to win the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year award at most sportsbooks.
