NBA legend reacts to Zach Edey's viral photo

Very few rookies are currently experiencing as much hype and excitement as Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey. The NBA season hasn't quite started yet, but Edey gave fans something to be excited about at Grizzlies Media Day.

Zach Edey and Yuki Kawamura recreated an iconic media day photo of Muggsy Bogues and Manute Bol this week. The photo blew up on the internet, reaching over 1 million views and 15,000 likes in just two days.

Edey's photo went so viral that Muggsy Bogues himself sparked another reaction online.

“Great job from these young men, but the OG will never be topped 😂🤷🏽‍♂️🫡 RIP to the legend Manute Bol🙏🏽”

Many had thought that Zach Edey appeared too serious during his press conferences with the Memphis Grizzlies. It's great to see Edey showing personality and fans responding with great encouragement.

On the court, Zach Edey has already become an early favorite to win the NBA's Rookie of the Year. Despite being drafted 9th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Edey has quietly moved up all projections. With a healthy Ja Morant and Memphis Grizzlies roster, Edey will have the potential to have a similar season to what Chet Holmgren did last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A season that would have been worthy of rookie of the year without Victor Wembanyama.

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