Summer league observations: Some rookie impressions and a Grizzlies win
Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman Sr. (2) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed Jr. on Tuesday, July 5, in Salt Lake City. (Jeff Swinger/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenny Lofton Jr., right, drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Michael Foster Jr. on July 5. (Jeff Swinger/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jake LaRavia shoots a 3-pointer against the Philadelphia 76ers on July 5. (Jeff Swinger/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies center Xavier Tillman (2) dribbles past Philadelphia 76ers forward Charles Bassey on July 5 in Salt Lake City. (Jeff Swinger/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed Jr. (44) on July 5. (Jeff Swinger/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy (27) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed Jr. (44) don July 5. (Jeff Swinger/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) drives between Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed Jr. (44) and guard Isaiah Joe (7) on July 5. (Jeff Swinger/AP)
Tremont Waters (51) guards Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed Jr. (44) on July 5. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)
The Grizzlies hung on for a slim victory in their first summer league game against Philadelphia. Rookie Kennedy Chandler made the game-winning steal and Jake LaRavia knocked down four 3-pointers.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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