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    Hot Takes on Grizzlies' Zach Edey vs. Jazz's Kyle Filipowski

    Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIJuly 9, 2024

    SALT LAKE CITY, UT - July 8: Zach Edey #14 of the Memphis Grizzlies and Kyle Filipowski #22 of the Utah Jazz battle for position during the 2024 NBA Salt Lake City Summer League on July 8, 2024 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
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    Two college stars made their NBA summer league debuts on Monday as reigning two-time player of the year Zach Edey and second-team All-American Kyle Filipowski took the court for the Memphis Grizzles and Utah Jazz, respectively, in Utah's 97-95 overtime win.

    Edey excelled on both ends, posting 14 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks and the game-tying tip-in off a missed free throw to tie the game at 90, a bucket that got Grizzlies star Ja Morant's attention.

    Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

    ZACH EDEY TIP-IN TO FORCE OT 🤯<br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBA</a>)<a href="https://t.co/MNMOY3F3mt">pic.twitter.com/MNMOY3F3mt</a>

    Ja Morant @JaMorant

    ayeeeeeee zach 😂💪🏾

    Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell

    I can't believe that worked 😂😂 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBASummerLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBASummerLeague</a>

    Edey was a force to be reckoned with on the defensive end, during a block into a bucket on the other end.

    Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz

    YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HotGrizzSummer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HotGrizzSummer</a> <a href="https://t.co/byaqMquZFe">pic.twitter.com/byaqMquZFe</a>

    He also showed some mobility in running down the floor to finish a transition bucket following a GG Jackson dish.

    Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz

    RUN THE FLOOR BIG DAWG 🗣️<a href="https://twitter.com/_ggjackson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_ggjackson</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/zach_edey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@zach_edey</a> <a href="https://t.co/8NID1Sh2Re">pic.twitter.com/8NID1Sh2Re</a>

    And his size, understandably, was a problem down low.

    Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz

    big dude <a href="https://t.co/wbqUVV5wEn">pic.twitter.com/wbqUVV5wEn</a>

    Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz

    YESSSSSSSSSSURRRRRRR <a href="https://twitter.com/zach_edey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@zach_edey</a> <a href="https://t.co/zMgSmaKf2z">https://t.co/zMgSmaKf2z</a> <a href="https://t.co/LaZeSNZrqP">pic.twitter.com/LaZeSNZrqP</a>

    Hot Takes on Grizzlies' Zach Edey vs. Jazz's Kyle Filipowski
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    Edey got rave reviews for his work.

    Greg Waddell @gwizzy12

    Quintessential Zach Edey game:<br><br>- foul fest<br>- poster dunk<br>- unstoppable post hook<br>- sneaky chippy tech defending a teammate<br>- one bad play that gives the critics fuel before they look stupid (the missed dunk)<br>- Edey doing some shit you never see (tip in)<br>- automatic double double

    Jackson Frank @jackfrank_jjf

    Basically every Edey screen has forced the defense into rotation and created a quality shot

    vague skies @galacticdad

    Edey stuffing 87 shots in the first quarter and screening defenders into another dimension <a href="https://t.co/DjsMXgpdwZ">pic.twitter.com/DjsMXgpdwZ</a>

    J @Jbeezy__

    Zach edey steal of the draft … Memphis got one Again

    Rick Noland MG/CT @RickNoland

    Zach Edey moment

    Alex Nam @strawhatnam

    Yeah Zach Edey will be just fine in the league

    Wes @bloghawk

    Zach Edey discourse <a href="https://t.co/DLb2vvZaiE">pic.twitter.com/DLb2vvZaiE</a>

    Filipowski had a tough opening night, going scoreless in 16 minutes (0-of-4 on three-pointers) while grabbing four rebounds. Some fans pointed out his rough showing (which should be taken with a grain of salt given that it's Day 1 of summer league), while others pointed out bright spots.

    Sed @sed_j_

    <a href="https://twitter.com/ThatDudeGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ThatDudeGill</a> filipowski out of place on the court

    Justin @JustinAldrich_

    Filipowski looks terrible out there. Just running straight to the corner every time down and standing there the whole possession

    Nightcrawler and Boilermaker Stan @Holmes_y_Rails

    My biggest takeaway from this game so far: Filipowski ain't built for this, getting bullied all game.

    Tyler @jazzfan14

    Filipowski is nice too! His passing is awesome and he plays so smooth!

    Josh Roberts 🇵🇾 @jayjazz3

    I'll admit… Filipowski has looked decent.

    Spence K @SpencerKeele

    Kyle Filipowski reminds me of Him🙏<br><br>✔️passing✔️shooting<br>✔️versatility✔️big <a href="https://t.co/HxViCPoF4p">pic.twitter.com/HxViCPoF4p</a>

    Edey and the Grizzlies are back Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET against the Philadelphia 76ers. Utah will play the Oklahoma City Thunder at 9 p.m.