Ty Jerome Was UNREAL Last Season... But Was It REAL? | iTalkHoops

Was Ty Jerome's incredible 2025-26 season with the Memphis Grizzlies REAL, or was it just a 15-game hot streak? Jerome averaged 19.7 points and 5.7 assists in only 22.6 minutes per game while shooting 42% from three. Those are extraordinary numbers, but can he sustain that production over an entire NBA season? In this Memphis Grizzlies player preview, Memphis X examines Jerome's breakout performance, his outstanding regular season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his struggles against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA playoffs. We also revisit Scotty Pippen Jr.'s performance against the eventual NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and discuss the battle for Memphis' starting point guard position. Should Scotty's point-of-attack defense earn him the starting job, or does Ty Jerome's offensive firepower make him the better fit alongside Cedric Coward, Cameron Boozer, and Zach Edey? We also explore how Jerome could complement Jaylen Wells and Isaiah Stewart off the bench, what Memphis needs from him defensively, and whether he can become a consistent 15-point, five-assist contributor this season. Was Ty Jerome's production last season real? Should he start over Scotty Pippen Jr.? And does his Cleveland playoff performance concern you? Let me know in the comments! Subscribe to I Talk Hoops for Memphis Grizzlies player previews, NBA analysis, and basketball discussion. #TyJerome #MemphisGrizzlies #ScottyPippenJr #Grizzlies #NBA