Grizzlies new player in the backcourt: I have joined a comfortable environment, can I play a more important role?

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, a backcourt star who had just joined the Memphis Grizzlies in a big deal, was interviewed by the American media Sports Illustrated. In the interview, he also talked about his plans for the Lakers' career after joining the new team and the goals the team hopes to achieve next.

Pope said: I am working hard to win a new championship for myself. I've now joined a team that makes me feel comfortable and I think I can reprise the role I'm better at in the new team. Pope continued: I don't want to reveal too much about the relevant work the team is trying to do during this period. It is obviously not the time to disclose this information. What we are talking about now is the plan of how they want to operate this summer and how they want to take over the entire team. No matter what decision they make in the end, I'm perfectly suited.

In the NBA regular season this season, Pope played a total of 77 games in 82 games, averaging 29.6 minutes per game, averaging 8.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.4 blocks, and 0.8 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. He shot 43.9%, three-point shooting percentage 34.2%, and free throw shooting percentage 86.3%. In the playoffs, Pope played 5 games in total, with averaging 32.7 minutes per game, and his average data fell to 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks, and 0.4 turnovers and 2.2 fouls. His shooting percentage was 26.7%, his three-point shooting percentage was 26.1%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 75%.

In a previous big deal, Pope's old club Orlando Magic sent Pope, Cole Anthony, four future first-round picks and one first-round pick swap rights to the Grizzlies, while the Grizzlies sent Desmond Bane to the Magic. In fact, although the Grizzlies have received a large number of draft picks, this actually includes the risks they have to take to take after taking Pope's contract. Obviously, Pope's contract is also bad enough. His current contract will expire for the remaining two years, with a total amount of $43.2 million. His salary will be $21.6 million in the next two seasons, of which he also has player options in the 2026-27 season. Given Pope's performance this season, we have no idea what kind of performance he will perform after joining a new team next season. Pope does have rich experience. He has also helped the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets win championships, but does he really have a chance to rebound in performance next season?