Comfortably in second place, the Memphis Grizzlies were relatively quiet through the NBA Trade Deadline. However, Santi Aldama knows the Grizzlies will need to evolve to stay ahead of the curve. The Western Conference’s middle class is a gauntlet, with teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors fighting for survival. Avoiding a first-round slip-up against any team will require the Grizzlies’ full attention. Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs, now featuring De’Aaron Fox, can already consider that mission accomplished
With the Spurs acquiring Fox, a dynamic, high-octane guard, to pair with the veteran leadership of Chris Paul and the generational talent of Victor Wembanyama, the Grizzlies have every reason to be on high alert in a potential first-round matchup. Santi Aldama told ClutchPoints why everyone out West is rooting against the Spurs while also expecting serious trouble out of San Antonio sooner rather than later.
