In Gay’s first three seasons, the Grizzlies finished last in the division and won a season total of 22, 22, and 24 wins. However, despite the individual success, Gay never enjoyed the fruits of the postseason.
That landed Gay a five-year contract worth over $82 million. He created a franchise record for points in a single season with 1,632 points, scoring a career-high 20.1 points per game in his second season in the league.īy the 2010-2011 season, he had established himself as one of the best small forwards in the league, recording career-high scores several times this season. He averaged 10.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and played an impactful 27 minutes per game. 8 overall in the 2006 NBA Draft by the Rockets but was traded to the Grizzlies just a few days later. Gay enjoyed a successful career with the Grizzlies in the regular season.
