Tennessee's Jahmai Mashack was ecstatic to be selected as the last pick in the NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, only to discover his rights were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. His defensive skills and tenacity fit the Grizzlies' ethos perfectly. Mashack reflected on his journey, attributing his success to hard work rather than flashy stats, a principle instilled by his father from a young age.

The excitement turned to confusion when a complex seven-team trade sent his rights to the Golden State Warriors, but his mother confirmed plans for him to remain with Memphis. After a weekend of uncertainty, the Grizzlies officially announced they had secured Mashack's rights, and he is now set to debut in the Summer League.