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Parker Fleming
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Unashamed Christian - St. Jude Supporter - Memphis Grizzlies, NBA Draft writer on Substack - subtsakalidis.substack.com
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 4d
5 games into the season, and the biggest takeaway is how the Grizzlies should play Cedric Coward A LOT.

On his two-way impact, why his process is sustainable, a recent model the Grizz can follow with Coward, and why playing him a lot pays off in long run
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Cedric Coward needs to play A LOT
Five games into the season, my biggest takeaway is that Cedric Coward needs to play A LOT, and it can pay dividends for the Memphis Grizzlies this season and beyond.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 6d
The college basketball season officially starts next week, and I predict the season and its impact on 2026 draft in 4 quadrants.

On Nate Ament, Caleb Wilson at UNC, Arizona's loaded freshman class, and Houston as my national championship pick subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/4-quadrant...
4-quadrant takes that can determine college basketball season and 2026 NBA
The NCAA basketball season is on the horizon. What outcomes could play out this season and for the 2026 NBA Draft?
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 8d
Weekly film roundup! Glad we have NBA basketball back with college hoops starting next week.

- Ja in the pick-and-roll
- Coward's 2-way excellence
- Jitty stocks
- Underrated prospects
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Film Roundup: Ja Morant, Cedric Coward, John Konchar, underrated prospects
Film from standouts from the Memphis Grizzlies' first three games, and from a few draft prospects that have been underrated in draft circles.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 11d
just realized i hit 10K on here -- appreciative of those following and subscribing! make sure you subscribe to my substack with Memphis Grizzlies and NBA Draft scouting content. No paywall, but all paid subscriptions go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 11d
With college basketball starting in less than two weeks, these are 8 prospects who I believe are underrated in draft discussions and could garner more buzz throughout the season
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NBA Draft 2026: 8 underrated returning prospects
Which returning college prospects could build more buzz this season in the lenses of the 2026 NBA Draft?
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 14d
Copy and paste error from last year’s format 🤦‍♂️ thank you
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 14d
24 HOURS AWAY FROM GRIZZLIES BASKETBALL

My 2025-26 season preview

- where the Grizzlies fall in the Wild, Wild West

- best, worst, mostly likely scenarios

- trends I'm monitoring

- projected rotation tiers

- 8 predictions
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Memphis Grizzlies 2025-26 Preview: Best/Worst-Case Scenarios, Predictions
The Memphis Grizzlies season kicks off tomorrow. I lay out all the paths on the table and offer some predictions on the 2025-26 season.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 15d
Okay I’ll allow it!
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 15d
I mean, I think having good players is good!
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 15d
seeing @therealhrdlicka.bsky.social ‘s quarter-baked takes column hit my inbox then seeing his Ty Jerome take
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 15d
I don’t think he watched preseason though
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 15d
Film roundup:

Some things that stood out in the Grizzlies’ final preseason games last week — hello, Javon Small! Then highlighting Matt Able and Kohl Rosario as two potential one-and-done surprises

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Film Roundup: Grizzlies wrap up preseason, Matt Able, Kohl Rosario
The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up preseason, and two freshmen stand out to me as surprise one-and-done candidates.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 18d
Calf
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 18d
Hugo should play in this gap year
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 18d
With the Grizzlies season starting in 5 days, I lay out 4 outcomes that would make the 2025-26 season a successful one
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Grizzlies: 4 major outcomes for the 2025-26 season
These four outcomes will do a lot for the Memphis Grizzlies' success this season and help provide clarity and momentum towards the rest of the decade.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 20d
I wrote about 8 players capable of crashing the party to some degree -- whether it's the lottery or the first-round -- in some capacity over the 2026 NBA Draft cycle this season
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8 potential party-crashing prospects of the 2026 NBA Draft
Which prospects are capable of climbing up boards in the 2026 NBA Draft cycle?
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 21d
Tounde Yessoufou has all the skills to be a high-impact playoff rotation player, at the very least. Video breaking down:

- his defensive versatility
- cycles
- prolific scoring with room for growth
- what i'm monitoring from him this cycle

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NBA Draft 2026 First Impressions: Tounde Yessoufou will, at least, be a playoff rotation player
I break down why Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou will impact winning at a high level wherever he goes.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 22d
This week’s film roundup has a lot of work off the dribble — the Wash St Grizzlies wings in preseason, and Ole Miss big Malik Dia from the ‘25 NCAA tournament. Also looking at how the Grizzlies PNR coverage can work

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Film Roundup: Grizzlies wings in the mid-range, hedge-and-recover, Ole Miss Pro?
In this week's film roundup, I focus on Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, pick-and-roll defense, and Malik Dia.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 25d
In a season full of change, unknowns and fascinating dynamics, I lay out my cases for the 5 most interesting players — aside from All-Stars and rookies, the @zachlowenba.bsky.social rules for “most interesting players” — for the Grizzlies this season

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Grizzlies: 5 most interesting players for the 2025-26 season
Who are the 5 most interesting players on the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2025-26 season?
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 26d
new NBA Draft 2026 1st impressions video:

I broke down why AJ Dybansta's star upside can be on both sides of the floor, while addressing why his pull-up shooting is a polarizing swing skill www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CVX...
NBA Draft 2026 First Impressions: AJ Dybansta has two-way star upside
YouTube video by SubTsakalidis Scouting
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 27d
With the college basketball season less than a month away, and with international ball rolling now, I look at 8 prospects whose stocks I'm monitoring the most: ranging from potential top-10 picks, prospects with wide outcomes, and intriguing multi-year guys subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/nba-draft-...
NBA Draft 2026: Prospects stocks I'm monitoring
With college basketball starting in less than a month, these are the prospects whose stocks I'm watching the closest in regards to the 2026 NBA Draft and beyond.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · 29d
Film roundup:

Before we get some Grizzlies (preseason) action and some college basketball, I look at Ja Morant’s jumper, and intriguing skills from Tounde Yessoufou and Dash Daniels

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Film Roundup: Ja Morant, Tounde Yessoufou, Dash Daniels
Basketball is coming back! This Film Roundup includes developments from Ja Morant and two prospects from the potential 2026 NBA Draft class -- Tounde Yessoufou and Dash Daniels.
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · Oct 3
After the weekend, we'll finally have Memphis Grizzlies basketball!

Here are 4 things I'm watching for as the Grizzlies begin preseason hoops -- including the frontcourt situation, competition for minutes and roles, and more subtsakalidis.substack.com/p/grizzlies-...
Grizzlies: 4 intriguing preseason storylines
With the Memphis Grizzlies starting basketball after the weekend, what are the most fascinating angles for the preseason?
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · Oct 3
me seeing the hawk tuah girl in the Chad Powers show
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Parker Fleming @pakaflocka.bsky.social · Oct 2
NEW YT VIDEO: I broke down the areas of Darryn Peterson's game that could make him a generational shooting prospect. Breakdown on my preseason #1 player in the 2026 NBA Draft youtu.be/yeKAa-UbHV0
NBA Draft 2026 First Impressions: Can Darryn Peterson be a generational shooting guard prospect?
YouTube video by SubTsakalidis Scouting
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