When the Memphis Grizzlies signed veteran player Derrick Rose to a new deal, they were getting an accomplished player who has spent 14 years in the league and has been named an All-Star three times.
He has a high basketball IQ and tons of talent.
But they were also getting someone who could possibly mentor their young, troubled star, Ja Morant.
What sort of results can he bring?
NBA insider Dan Devine opened up about Rose’s new role with the Grizzlies on the No Cap podcast.
He said that Rose is seen as “somebody who can actually talk to Ja” and help him get back on track and put his personal problems behind him.
“Maybe there’s some synergy there,” Devine added.
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There is no doubt that Morant definitely does need help.
Although he is absurdly talented, Morant has repeatedly put his career in jeopardy for his off-court decisions.
His latest bad choice has landed him a 25-game suspension that he will have to endure at the start of next season.
If he makes another mistake, he could lose out on the rest of his career.
Rose has had his own off-court issues and controversies.
Despite that, he has been able to traverse the complicated and challenging landscape of the league and the trappings of fame.
He can surely give Morant at least a few pieces of advice.
On top of that, he might also help the rest of the team because of his vast experience in the league.
Additionally, newcomer Marcus Smart might do the same too.
There is about to be an influx of experience and knowledge coming to the Grizzlies.
That might help Morant but it could help everyone else too.
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