Memphis Grizzlies first-round pick Brandon Clarke has started off his rookie campaign on a tear shooting the ball. As a result, the 21st overall pick is among the NBA leaders in efficiency.
Through his first nine games, Clarke is averaging 11.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and one assist, while he is converting on 60% of his shots from the field and 41.7% from 3-point range. His field-goal percentage ranks fifth in the NBA among qualified players and while his 3-point percentage is outside of the top 20 in the NBA, it is 10th among rookies that have played at least seven games.
Clarke is playing smart this season with the Grizzlies and is attempting the bulk of his shots inside of his comfort zone. He often doesn’t force bad shots and is picking his spots from beyond the arc — he is 5-of-12 from deep.
On Monday, Clarke went 6-of-7 from the field in a win against the San Antonio Spurs for 14 points while he went a perfect 7-of-7 two games prior on Nov. 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Keeping Up With The Canadians 🇨🇦
Brandon Clarke | vs. @spurs
14 POINTS
2 THREE POINTERS
8 REBOUNDS#GrindCity | @memgrizz pic.twitter.com/GX4KH9nfXQ— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) November 12, 2019
The Grizzlies are likely happy with the production they have received from Clarke this season and he appears to be settling in as he progresses. It remains to be seen if he can continue his hot shooting all season but he has been impressive, nonetheless.
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