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Memphis Grizzlies: A Case Study
How Parsons can be the final key to a Memphis Grizzlies championship.

Chandler Parson will be joining the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2016-17 season. Parsons, is arguably the best free agent signing in Grizzlies history, a versatile small forward who will be bringing a number of advantages for the Grizzlies.

The first thing that Parsons add to the Grizzlies is exactly what they need, SHOOTING. The Grizzlies were one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league last season. They depended heavily on their big boys down low, Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol. Parsons is a 38 percent three-point shooter for his career and shoots well over 40 percent from the field. This skill alone will help the Grizzlies immensely.

Parsons is a also a versatile

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