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The Memphis Grizzlies welcomed back Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones with a tribute video on Tuesday night. Jones played for the Grizzlies from 2019-2023, and was a big piece to Memphis making the postseason three times in that span.
A solid backup point guard to Ja Morant, Jones played his role well for the Grizzlies, and was loved by the fanbase. Following this reunion on Tuesday, Jones received a message from Morant on Instagram:
The Grizzlies had great culture and chemistry during Jones’ time there, and he was a big part of that. Memphis certainly did not want to lose him in the offseason, but had to include him in the deal that brought in Marcus Smart.
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Morant is of course one of the best point guards in basketball, and Jones was as good of a backup as there was in the league. Many felt the Grizzlies had two starting point guards, with Jones often playing to that level during his time in Memphis. Putting together a solid campaign for Washington in his first season as a full-tine starter, Jones is averaging 12.0 PPG and 7.3 APG on 49.0% from the field and 41.2% from deep.
It was fun seeing the Grizzlies reunite with their beloved former teammate, and it was a much deserved tribute that Jones received in his first game back in Memphis
