Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells no longer a bookworm, but he’s quick to learn
The Memphis Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells (0) goes up for a shot during the first half at Philadelphia last Saturday. (Matt Slocum/AP file)
Six months ago, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells did what every 21-year-old hopes to do when they leave college.
The 6-foot-7 wing walked off Washington State’s campus in the spring and went straight into job interviews. One after another, he pitched himself to potential employers ahead of the last June’s NBA draft.
The message was simple: Wells believed his playing style perfectly aligned with the future of the NBA.
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Drew Hill
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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