Utah Jazz: The J-Notes' Western Conference power rankings

Utah Jazz: The J-Notes’ Western Conference composite power rankings, September edition

By Ryan Aston | Sep 18, 2017

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10) Memphis Grizzlies

Avg: 9.3, Hi: 9, Low: 10, Aston: 10

Like the San Antonio Spurs, the Memphis Grizzlies have continued to defy expectations despite the fact that Marc Gasol is approaching his mid-30s while others have already aged themselves out of jobs. The team also has a ridiculous penchant for incurring key injuries at inopportune times.

It seems like a small miracle that the Grizz have made they playoffs in each of the last two seasons, pushing their playoff streak to seven years.

However, the Grit n’ Grind era in Memphis may finally be coming to an end. Gasol is still legit and Mike Conley is probably the most underrated player in the NBA, but there’s not much to write home about beyond that. Especially after an offseason of inactivity.

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