Sandy Aldama emerges as starter for Memphis Grizzlies: great game in Paolo Bansero’s win against Orlando Magic

Sandy Aldama did not start a game during his rookie season with the Memphis Grizzlies. Nonetheless, which could change in 2022-2023taking into account the jaren jackson jr injury. The Spanish re-chosen by Taylor Jenkins to accompany the other initials usual (Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks and Steven Adams) during Memphis’ second game of the preseason, in a 109-97 win over the Orlando Magic.

Pre-season games aside, the fact that we have Aldama along with the other starters seems to be a clear sign that, at the very least, will fight for a place in the quintet until JJJ comes back. Especially since the second-year player not only received this trust from the coach, but also he made the most of it on the field.

Aldama was one of the stars of the night in the win over Orlando: he finished me off 21 points, 6 rebounds, 7-9 shots and 4-5 three-pointers in 24 minutes of action. In his debut, with a victory against Milwaukee, he had added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.

A continuation of what was already a Summer League that saw him at a brilliant level, averaging 15.7 points, 7 rebounds, 57% from the field and 40% from three in 6 games. Though of course, unlike those games, this time his production came against 100% NBA opponents.

Outside Aldama, the winner began to warm engines Ja Moradready for another great season: 22 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 7-11 from the field in just 22 minutes.

Little by Paolo Banchero at its premiere

Plan number one Paolo BanseroHe had his own first match in the NBA arena and could not show much. He spent 24 minutes on the pitch and finished with a ragged appearance: he added 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, a block and an assist, going 2-9 from the field and 0-2 on 3-pointers.

Cole Anthony was the best of the Magic with 17 points and 5 rebounds, while RJ Hampton He stood out with 14 points and 7 assists.