Funny collision between Cleveland and Memphis. While the Cavs have just transferred De’Andre Hunter to the Kings to strengthen themselves up front, You Jeromewho made the Cavs happy last year before leaving them this summer, made his debut with his new team, the Grizzlies, last night against the Wolves.
In 19 short minutes, the leader, who started in the absence of Ja Morant, produced 20 points (6/12 on shots including 2/7 from distance) and 6 passes, including a few caviars towards Jock Landale on the “pick-and-roll”. A line of statistics “ quite impressive » said Coach Tuomas Iisalo.
« He did everything we expected of him this season: creating from the pick-and-roll, while also being a threat without the ball to free up space for his teammates “, describes the technician who does not plan to “ gradual ramp-up in the immediate future » in relation to his playing time.
Ty Jerome is of course much less athletic than Ja Morant, but his readings of the game in penetration and his outside skill (44% at 3-points last year) should do a lot of good for Memphis.
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« And this is all the more true against this type of team which uses a lot of classic defensive coverage, where the interior stays behind. In this case, you need the ball carrier and screener to generate enough creation to not depend on the reactions of the opposing defensive help. By creating a two-on-one situation, they get good shots; Ty is precisely this player profile, and he has proven it throughout his career », Analyzes his coach again.
His successful debut was not enough to win against Wolves. But while the Morant file is still not resolved, and the Grizzlies are in full swing in the standings (6 defeats in a row), they can see the return of the leader, signed for $28 million over three years this summer, with enthusiasm.
The former Cavs point guard is aware of the work that awaits him. “ Collectively, we are missing some things. Obviously there are a lot of injuries, but that’s never an excuse. I think we play hard, but we make mental mistakes…and I’m one of them », term-t-il.
| You Jerome | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | To | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | PHX | 31 | 11 | 33.6 | 28.0 | 75.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 3.3 |
| 2020-21 | OKC | 33 | 24 | 44.6 | 42.3 | 76.5 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 10.7 |
| 2021-22 | OKC | 48 | 17 | 37.8 | 29.0 | 80.9 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 7.1 |
| 2022-23 | GOS | 45 | 18 | 48.8 | 38.9 | 92.7 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 6.9 |
| 2023-24 | CLE | 2 | 7 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| 2024-25 | CLE | 70 | 20 | 51.6 | 43.9 | 87.2 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 12.5 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
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