YVES PONS (MEM)
#5•Y. PONS
F • 6’6, 215 lbs; 2nd year, Tennessee
UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: (RAW) DEFENSIVE-MINDED FORWARD/WATCH DOG
The Grizzlies may have discovered another under the radar talent in the form of Yves Pons: a special athlete at the forward spot w/ a penchant for making spectacular plays on the defensive end; Watch DOG in training - Pons has a versatile profile as a shot-blocker: soars for impossible swats, has excellent anticipation & recovery instincts, tries to get full extension on most block attempts; not much of an outside shooter (lefty J needs work) or go-to scorer at this stage, points will come via slashing, transition & hustle opportunities; Coach Jenkins isn’t afraid to go deep in his rotation - Pons could find valuable PT as a rim protector in Year 2
SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.
#DOGTAG: UNDERDOG, TWO-WAY (2W)
MORE ON YVES
SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
2x SEC All-Defensive Team (‘20-’21)
Born in Haiti, competes internationally for France
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K23 RATING: TBD