Grizzlies Insider: Jordan Goodwin knows the shoes he must fill
By Drew Hill
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Updated: February 26, 2024 12:53 PM CT
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Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin (4) handles the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
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When Jordan Goodwin arrived in Memphis 14 days ago, he was aware there was a chance.
Two-way point guard Jacob Gilyard was fast approaching his limit for NBA games (Two-way players can play a maximum of 50 NBA games), and the Grizzlies were low on available players.
So maybe, if he played well enough, there would be an opportunity to slide into Gilyard’s old spot.
“It was a part of our conversations,” Goodwin said on Monday morning. “I actually had a couple of options, but I felt like this was the best fit for me, as far as being close to home and the playing style.”
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