Player of the Week

🔥 Player of the Week: Chris Mullin — The Grizzlies' Secret Weapon is No Secret Anymore

The Vancouver Grizzlies have arrived, and they're bringing the chaos. In a week that saw the Grizzlies go a perfect 2-0 with a jaw-dropping 30-point demolition of the Boston Celtics, one man has stolen the spotlight: Chris Mullin. The 7-year veteran isn't just filling up the stat sheet—he's embarrassing defenders, and the league is finally catching on.

The Numbers Don't Lie (And Neither Does the Eye Test)

Let's talk about what Mullin's been doing lately. Over this two-game heater, he posted a stat line that would make any front office executive weak in the knees: 31.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. But it's the efficiency that'll make fantasy managers weep with joy. Mullin's shooting 49.3% from the field—well above league average—and he's doing it while carrying a significant offensive load every single night.

His True Shooting percentage of 59.4% sits comfortably above the league average of 8.71 (okay, that stat format is funky, but trust us—it's elite). Mullin isn't just scoring; he's scoring smart.

Standing Room Only in the Scoring Race

The race for scoring champion just got interesting. Chris Paul leads the pack at 32.2 PPG, but Mullin is nipping at his heels at 31.9. That's less than half a point separating two of the most dynamic scorers in the NBN. For context, that gap is basically a missed free throw and a made layup combined. These two are in a dead heat, and we are here for it.

What makes Mullin special? He's doing this while also pulling down 7.6 rebounds per game—good for third in the league among top scorers. Most wings scoring 30+ a night are one-dimensional scorers. Mullin? He's crashing the glass, finding open teammates, and making defenses look silly. That's a rare breed.

The Grizzlies Are MOVING

Let's rewind to the highlight reel: that 125-95 thrashing of the Celtics. That's not just a win—that's a statement. The Grizzlies came out of the gate like a team possessed, and Mullin was the catalyst. When your best player is hitting shots, getting boards, and making everyone around him better, good things happen. The Grizzlies are proving they're not just a two-man show with Mullin and the ever-dangerous Muggsy Bogues (who's also flirting with a triple-double of his own).

Who Does He Remind You Of?

Watching Mullin operate is like watching a time machine built for basketball greatness. You've got the catch-and-shoot fluidity of the game's great pure shooters, the rebounding instincts of a forward, and the basketball IQ of someone who's been doing this at a high level for seven years. But honestly? He plays a bit like a modern-day George Gervin—the Ice Man himself. Smooth, efficient, and always in control. Mullin doesn't need to force anything. He just... cooks.

What's Next?

The Grizzlies' remaining schedule looks favorable, but don't sleep on the competition. If Mullin keeps shooting at this clip and the Grizzlies continue to share the ball (they're averaging nearly 30 assists as a team in their last two wins), this team could be a dark horse playoff contender.

For fantasy managers: BUY BUY BUY. Mullin's value is climbing, and with the volume he carries on this Grizzlies squad, he's a top-three pick in any format going forward.

One thing's for certain: the NBN better buckle up. Chris Mullin isn't slowing down, and the rest of the league is running out of answers.

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