The Memphis Grizzlies Kick Off Their 24/25 NBA Season with a Nail-Biting Victory!
Well, hold on to your hats, folks! The Memphis Grizzlies have just swung open the doors to their 2024/25 NBA season, and boy, was it a rollercoaster ride! They managed to edge out the Utah Jazz with a dramatic score of 126 to 124. A triumph tinged with just a hint of Spanish flair, much like your abuela’s secret paella recipe!
Santi Aldama: The Spanish Sensation!
Now, here’s where it gets juicy. Despite the Grizzlies opting not to extend the contract of rookie sensation Santi Aldama before the season—yes, that’s right, he’s in Memphis without a lifeline—our Canary Islander decided to start the season with a bang! And let me tell you, this kid did not hold back. In his debut, he scored an impressive 27 points, snagged 5 rebounds, and tossed out 2 assists in just over 31 minutes. Not bad for a guy whose contract couldn’t get an extension if it tried.
With a shooting percentage that would make the rest of us weep—over 62% success rate—Aldama proved he could take the court solo. With Jaren Jackson Jr sidelined due to injury, Aldama took the opportunity and ran with it! A cheeky 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and a perfect two-for-two from the charity stripe? Somebody give this guy a medal, or at least a sandwich!
The Road Ahead: Olympic Glory and NBA Ambitions
And let’s not forget, Aldama arrived to this season fresh off an impressive stint at the Paris Olympic Games, where he averaged 17.7 points and 9.3 rebounds in just three matches. I mean, the guy was practically leading the charge for the Spanish team. While they didn’t get past the first round, he did give us a glimpse into the bright future of Spanish basketball. Someone call the hype train, because it’s leaving the station!
In his relatively short NBA career, Aldama has averaged about 8.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Solid stats for a role player, but if we’re being honest, his career has been like an indecisive waiter at a fancy restaurant—sometimes there, sometimes not so much. But with this stellar performance as a starting player, optimism is in the air!
What’s Next for the Grizzlies?
As Aldama aims to become a trusty sidekick to superstar Ja Morant, the Grizzlies gear up for their next challenge at the Toyota Center in Houston, taking on the Rockets. Will Aldama continue his hot streak and prove the doubters wrong? Or will he revert back to being ‘that guy on the bench’? Time will tell, and as we all know, in the world of basketball, it’s a game of luck, skill, and sometimes, a little bit of magic! Stay tuned!
Los Memphis Grizzlies they released their 24/25 NBA season with victory, not without suffering, before Utah Jazzby 126 a 124. A triumph with Spanish flavor. And, despite not receiving the contract extension rookie before the start of the season, Saints Aldama The course started in the best possible way. The Grizzlies did not consider extending the Spaniard’s stay in Memphis this summer. However, this fact has not meant any impediment for the canary dazzle in the first game of the season.
On his visit to Salt Lake City, Aldama managed 27 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists in just over 31 minutes of playthus being the Grizzlies player who spent the longest time on the court and the one who more scored. All this, with a success in launching more than 62%. The Canarian was a starter after the absence due to injury ala-pívot Jaren Jackson Jr and he more than took advantage of the opportunity that Taylor Jenkins gave him. Wow he did. Recorded a more than solid 5 of 10 from the three-point lineand he did not miss any of his two attempted free throws. With all this, he had a decisive role in the triumph of those of Tennessee and, on many occasions, he led the team’s attack with players like Ja Morant (big star of the team) and Desmond Bane on the field. Therefore, entering his fourth year in the league, it seems that Aldama appears to be one of the most reliable and effective arguments for the Memphis Grizzlies heading into this season.
Paris Olympics
It is worth remembering that the Canary faces the course after performing at a high level in the Paris Olympic Gamesin which he averaged 17.7 points and 9.3 rebounds in the three games who played and emerged as one of the main leaders of the Spanish team. He was not able to guide the team beyond the first phase, but he took the first steps of a new generation of Spanish basketball that is emerging strongly.
Santi Aldama with the Spanish team at the Paris Olympics / EFE
On the other hand, in his short NBA career Aldama averaged 8.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Despite recording these numbers, solid for a rotation player in the league, his prominence in Memphis these first three years has been in fits and starts. It has not always been part of the coach’s plans and, on occasions, it has cost him find your best version. However, the first game of this season invites optimism, and it may be the first step to settle into the team.
With this in mind, and after starting his fourth season in the league, the Canary Islander aims to be one of the most faithful squires of the great star of the GrizzliesJa Morant, and establish himself within the franchise and, therefore, in the league. After the triumphant debut on the Jazz field, the next game for the Memphis Grizzlies and Santi Aldama will be at the Toyota Center in Houston, where they will visit the Rockets.
