Memphis Grizzlies: 10 Greatest Individual Season Performances

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MEMPHIS, TN - MAY 13: A general view of FedExForum before the Memphis Grizzlies face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly

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The Memphis Grizzlies have had some sterling players wear their colors through their 16 years since becoming an NBA team through expansion. Some, such as Bryant Reeves and Shareef Abdur-Rahim, did not get a chance to see their Grizzlies through to their first playoff appearance. Others, like Pau Gasol, helped guide them to what was then considered the promised land for the franchise.

Following are the best seasons that Grizzlies players have had.

10. Marc Gasol 2009-10

NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 20: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball over Darius Songaila #9 of the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena on January 20, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ag

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14.9 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 1.6 BPG, 58.1% FG

Marc Gasol had one of the finest shooting seasons in Grizzlies history, setting a franchise record in field goal percentage in his second season. He was fourth in the NBA in field goal percentage that season. In three seasons, Gasol has netted three of the top four field goal percentage marks in Grizzlies history.

9. Pau Gasol 2004-05

PHOENIX - APRIL 27: Pau Gasol #16 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots over Amare Stoudemire #32 and Steven Hunter #45 of the Phoenix Suns in Game two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at America West Arena on April 27, 2005

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17.8 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 1.7 BPG, 51.4 % FG

Pau Gasol led the Grizzlies to their second trip to the playoffs in 2004-05. Gasol came a few ticks short of his franchise record for field goal percentage.

8. Shareef Abdur-Rahim 1999-00

23 Nov 1999: Shareef Abdur Rahim #3 of the Vancouver Grizzlies makes a jump shot during the game against the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The Wizards defeated the Grizzlies 89-87.

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20.3 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 1.1 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 46.5% FG, 80.9% FT

Abdur-Rahim was the only truly strong scorer for the Grizzlies in their early years. In 1999-00, he had his third straight season averaging 20 points per game. They were the first three such seasons for the Grizzlies.

7. Shareef Abdur Rahim 1997-98

16 Feb 1999: Shareef Abdur Rahim #3 of the Vancouver Grizzles dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The Grizzles defeated the Clippers 93-89.

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22.3 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 48.5% FG, 78.4% FT

In 1997-98, Abdur-Rahim notched the first season of 20 points per game in Grizzlies history. It was his first of five straight seasons averaging 20 points per game. Also, he set still-standing franchise records for field goals attempts (653) and free throw attempts (502).

6. Rudy Gay 2007-08

NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 20: Rudy Gay #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes up for a dunk against the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena on January 20, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Grizzlies 113-111. NOTE TO USER: User ex

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20.1 PPG, 1.6 SPG, 46.1% FG, 78.5% FT

Rudy Gay began his rise with a strong sophomore campaign. He had one of the ten best scoring seasons in Grizzlies history. Gay set a Grizzlies record for field goals attempted (1355) and notched the second most buckets in a season (625).

5. Pau Gasol 2006-07

DALLAS - FEBRUARY 07: Center Pau Gasol #16 of the Memphis Grizzlies collides with Didier Ilunga-Mbenga #28 of the Dallas Mavericks on February 7, 2007 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees

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20.3 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 2.1 BPG, 53.8% FG

Gasol had one of the best shooting seasons in Grizzlies history. He had the third best scoring season in Grizzlies history. Also, he set blocks per game and field goal percentage records for the Grizzlies.

4. Zach Randolph 2009-10

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 25: Zach Randolph #50 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 25, 2011 in Memphis, Te

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Zach Randolph had a season to envy (as far as Grizzlies players are concerned) in his first year with the Grizzlies. Randolph had the third best scoring season for the Grizzlies. Also, Randolph set a rebounding record for the team. Additionally, Randolph came within one bucket (652) of Abdur-Rahim's Grizzlies record for field goals made.

3. Shareef Abdur-Rahim 1999

19 Apr 1999: Shareef Abdur-Rahim #3 of the Vancover Grizzlies dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 117-102.

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23 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.1 BPG, 46.5% FG, 84.1% FT

Abdur-Rahim had the most prolific scoring campaign in Grizzlies history, setting a franchise record for points per game. Also, he had the best Grizzlies free-throw percentage in Grizzlies history, although O.J. Mayo would eventually claim the record in 2008-09 at 87.9 percent.

2. Pau Gasol 2003-04

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 6: Pau Gasol #16 of the Memphis Grizzlies slam dunks during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 6, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downlo

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17.7 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.7 BPG, 48.4% FG

Gasol didn't have his best season statistically in 2003-04, but he led the Grizzlies to their first playoff berth. If Memphis were slightly more frivolous, they would have commissioned a Pau mural to be painted around the perimeter of the city government building.

1. Zach Randolph 2010-11

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 29: Zach Randolph #50 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots the ball in the Grizzlies 99-91 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 29, 2011 in Memp

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20.1 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 50.3% FG

Randolph led the Grizzlies to their first playoff series win in franchise history last season, carrying the team after Rudy Gay went down. Also, Randolph set a franchise record for rebounds per game. Randolph led the league in offensive rebounds (330) and was third in rebounds per game.