The Grizzlies used difficult terms to sign the former Spurs inside star. Can he seize the opportunity and establish himself?

The Memphis Grizzlies officially announced that the team has signed rising star Charles Bassey, who was previously a free agent, on a ten-day short contract. ESPN reporter Shams Charania previously reported this news, and the Grizzlies officials also confirmed the news. The Grizzlies lineup currently includes 15 players with standard contracts, and there are currently no vacant player slots. Therefore, they signed Bassi through the Hardship Exception. Because the Grizzlies lineup already includes 4 injured players who need to miss at least two weeks, they are also eligible to use the Hardship Exception. At present, the Grizzlies basically only have one inside player, Jock Landale, in the inside position. Bassey's arrival can also improve the team's inside competitiveness to a certain extent and ensure the team's lineup rotation depth.

Basi was born in October 2000. He has just turned 25 years old. He is 208cm tall and weighs 104kg. He is an inside player from Western Kentucky University selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 53rd pick in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. In addition to the 76ers who drafted him, Bassey also played for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. In the NBA regular season last season, Bassey was affected by injuries and played 36 times on behalf of the Spurs in 82 games. He averaged 10.4 minutes per game and averaged 4.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.8 blocks per game. He also had 0.6 turnovers and 1.4 fouls. He shot 58.1% from the field and 63.6% from the free throw line.

This summer, Basi represented the Boston Celtics in the NBA Summer League. He played a total of 3 times in the summer league, averaging 21.3 minutes per game. He averaged 15.3 points, 11 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 2 blocks per game, including 4 offensive rebounds, 1.7 turnovers and 1.7 fouls. He shot 70.4% from the field and 100% from the free throw line. Bassey failed to complete the contract with the Celtics. He had previously received a training camp contract from the Atlanta Hawks and participated in preseason games on behalf of the Hawks. Basil played a total of 2 times during the preseason, averaging 17.2 minutes per game. He averaged 4.5 points, 8 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1 steal, and 2.5 blocks per game, including 4.5 offensive rebounds, 1 turnover, and 2.5 fouls. He shot 33.3% from the field, 0% from three-point range, and 75% from the free throw line. Basil's performance during the preseason was not without its highlights, but he still couldn't get a contract from the Eagles.

According to relevant rules, the hardship clause can only cover the duration of a ten-day short contract. However, after Brazil's first ten-day short contract ends, if the Grizzlies still meet the conditions for using the hardship clause, then Brazil will also have the opportunity to sign a second ten-day short contract with the Grizzlies. Next, we can also pay attention to Baxi's performance after joining the team. If he can display his characteristics during this period, even if the Grizzlies do not complete the contract with him, I believe he will have the opportunity to attract attention from other teams and successfully stay in the NBA.