The Memphis Grizzlies have made the call to sign 27-year-old forward Lamar Stevens for the rest of the current NBA season, a move that solidifies his place after a spell on back-to-back 10-day contracts. Stevens, standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 230 pounds, has up until now been contributing off the bench, averaging 4 points and 3 rebounds in nearly 10 minutes per game, according to WREG.
This decision by the Grizzlies follows an impressive 13-point game from Stevens, which included four 3-pointers that marked a career-high, as reported by Action News 5. Prior to his stint in the big league, the forward showcased his capabilities with the NBA G League's Motor City Cruise, where he boasted an average of 17.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and over a block and steal per game.
Throughout his NBA career spanning five seasons, Stevens has seen action in 209 games, while managing to start 41 of them. He's aggregated 5.6 points and 2.9 rebounds on average during this period, a testament to his growth and consistency even when not selected in the 2020 NBA Draft. His NBA journey has included stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and now the Grizzlies, per details from a Local Memphis report.
While the financial terms of Stevens' contract with the Grizzlies remain undisclosed, the team's policy of keeping such details under wraps is standard practice. The forward's performance during his 10-day contracts likely played a significant role in the organization's decision to keep him on for the duration of the season, betting on his continued contribution as the Grizzlies push through the latter part of the 2024-25 campaign.
