Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane have been three of the Grizzlies’ best draft picks in their franchise history.
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NBA Draft History (2017-Present):

1st Round Picks (2017-Present):

Jaren Jackson Jr. (4th overall, 2018)
Ja Morant (2nd overall, 2019)
Brandon Clarke (21st overall, 2019)
Desmond Bane (30th overall, 2020)
Ziaire Williams (10th overall, 2021)
Santi Aldama (30th overall, 2021)
Jake LaRavia (19th overall, 2022)
David Roddy (23rd overall, 2022)
Zach Edey (9th overall, 2024)
Cedric Coward (11th overall, 2025)

2nd Round Picks (2017-Present):

Ivan Rabb (35th overall, 2017)
Dillon Brooks (45th overall, 2017)
Jevon Carter (32nd overall, 2018)
Xavier Tillman Sr. (35th overall, 2020)
Kennedy Chandler (38th overall, 2022)
Vince Williams Jr. (47th overall, 2022)
Gregory “G.G.” Jackson II (45th overall, 2023)
Tarik Biberovic (56th overall, 2023)
Jaylen Wells (39th overall, 2024)
Cam Spencer (53rd overall, 2024)
Javon Small (48th overall, 2025)
Jahmai Mashack (59th overall, 2025)

Best Draft Pick (2017-Present): Ja Morant
Best 2nd Round Pick (2017-Present): Dillon Brooks
Biggest Draft Day Steal (2017-Present): Desmond Bane
Notable Draft Busts (2017-Present): None

Season Reviews:

2020 Memphis Grizzlies (Season Grade: B-)
2021 Memphis Grizzlies (Season Grade: A-)
2022 Memphis Grizzlies (Season Grade: A)

Season Previews:

2023 Memphis Grizzlies (Prediction: Lose in the Western Conference Finals, Result: Lost in the 1st Round)
2024 Memphis Grizzlies (Prediction: Lose in the 1st Round, Result: Missed the playoffs)
2025 Memphis Grizzlies (Prediction: Miss the playoffs, Result: Lost in the 1st Round)

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