Zach Edey has quickly become a must-watch NBA player, towering over his competition at 7-foot-4, with the weight of traditional basketball on his shoulders. In

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is learning game by game. His knowledge will be put to the test in matchups against Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.

Leading into the NBA Draft, teams’ front offices usually will huddle together and watch a coveted prospect in person. But as the Memphis Grizzlies deliberated over whether to select Zach Edey, however, they evaluated the potential lottery pick differently.

Anthony Davis was tested in the Lakers' win on Wednesday against the Grizzlies when he was matched up against rookie center Zach Edey.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis discussed playing against Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey for the first time.

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey came off the bench for the third consecutive game this season as they faced off against the LA Lakers for the second time.

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey was impactful against the Los Angeles Lakers, but there's still a lot of room for growth.

The Los Angeles Lakers have now gotten two looks at the Memphis Grizzlies in their first 11 games, splitting the matchups evenly. Anthony Davis sat out the first game, however, so Wednesday night marked the first time he got a look at one of the most polarizing draft picks from the 2024 NBA Draft in big man Zach Edey.