Kyle Anderson quiet in preseason start

Kyle Anderson
SF, Memphis Grizzlies

Kyle Anderson put up seven points, four rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 22 minutes on Wednesday night.

Anderson wasn't astounding but it's just good to see him back on the court and looking fairly healthy after shoulder problems derailed his first season in Memphis. Slo Mo will never please the points crowd but his solid blend of defensive numbers and strong efficiency put him on the map sometime around pick No. 100 in competitive drafts.

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October 16, 2019, 10:39 pm

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