Top 10 funniest memes as Zach Edey gets drafted as No. 9 pick in 2024 NBA draft 

The Memphis Grizzlies picked Zach Edey as the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. The former Purdue Boilermakers big man was predicted to go from No.13 to No. 18 by several mock drafts.

Edey's rise in the draft shocked many fans on X and they reacted through a series of memes. It was a tough task but here are some of our top picks for the best memes.

Top ten funniest memes as Zach Edey gets drafted as No. 9 pick in 2024 NBA draft

#10 Too high up the draft order

While Zach Edey is undeniably a good player, he is restricted largely to the post. Having someone like him is good for a team looking to strengthen the bench, not a Grizzlies team that struggled to win games with a Ja Morant-less starting five last season.

#9 Grizzlies fans nervous?

One fan shared a meme of NFL great Michael Irvin going on a fiery rant before quickly changing tone and claiming, "I'm not nervous." It's probably a good guess that a good number of Grizzlies fans might be a bit nervous about the Edey pick.

#8 Slayy...

For a guy who had people questioning his skills and potential in the NBA left, right and center, Edey did quite well going in the top 10.

#7 How was this possible??

Most fans are still in shock with Edey going No. 9. For a guy with very little upside, he was predicted to go at No. 15 at best. Cue the Nick Young meme.

#6 Zach Kleiman, you ok??

The Grizzlies were largely quiet about this move and did not publicize their targets in the lead-up to the draft. Who would have thought this was up their sleeves? This had one fan questioning GM Zach Kleiman's mental state.

#5 Zach Kleiman is perfectly fine

In a post-draft interview, Memphis Grizzlies GM, Zach Kleiman said:

"Zach Edey is a particularly special fit, I think for this group. In getting to know him, we're talking about someone whose competitiveness in through the roof. No ego. Just wants to win. Development focus. Year over year track record of actual improvement."

He also added that the team did not draft him to trade. A fan posted a hilarious meme in response to Kleiman's comments:

#4 When the enemy becomes the savior

During his four-year career at Purdue, Edey has earned the ire of quite a few rival fans, including Tennesse. Now, the Volunteers have no choice but to support him.

#3 An influential figure

More than anything fans are excited to see Zach Edey-Ja Morant duo on-court and off of it. What will be Morant's influence on the Canadian? Only time will tell.

#2 The new dynamic duo

If Zach Edey improves his interior defense, he and Morant can be unstoppable. It is all down to how well the two and the rest of the roster can work together. Shaq-Kobe 2.0, anyone?

#1 An excited (??) Ja Morant

Immediately after the Edey selection, Morant reacted on Instagram with the Rush Hour 3 clip where Chris Tucker meets the extremely tall Chinese man. Another win from Ja, who has impeccable comedic timing.

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