Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey made an impact against the Los Angeles Lakers, but then they showed him he has a lot to learn.

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

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.

Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 12th NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

He started his NBA career a bit slowly over the first week, struggling with foul trouble and his positioning overall. However, he’s been extremely valuable since then. Since Oct. 30, Edey is averaging 13.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and over an assist, steal and block per game.

The center position offers one of the more interesting wrinkles in all of the NBA. While guards and forwards may be taking a higher volume of shots from beyond

The Memphis Grizzlies front office had a lot to prove this past offseason. An injury-riddled 2023-24 diminished any preseason expectations, and raised questions as to what the Grizzlies were going to do to bolster their depth heading into a new year.

Fellow Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells explained how Zach Edey is serving as a sensational Ja Morant 'bailout option' this season.

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

Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 11th NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.