Sometimes, you can learn a lot in the moments after the final buzzer of an NBA game.
This season, Memphis Grizzlies fans are noticing that Cedric Coward is pretty popular.
The rookie is getting love from some of the NBA’s best players.
Zion Williamson sought out Coward.
Luka Doncic showed Coward love
Bam Adebayo stopped by Coward.
Amen Thompson jersey swapped with him.
And on Friday night, Kawhi Leonard showed some love, too.
This is the most obvious hall of famer I’ve ever seen n in my life pic.twitter.com/VUlNDzGqgy https://t.co/Fe0Bw0UvJo
— zinzy°🐻 (@playoffzinzy) December 6, 2025
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Coward began his college career at a Division III school, then went to Eastern Washington, then Washington State. He was set to transfer to Duke but was so good in the pre-draft process that he never made it to the Blue Devils.
The Grizzlies took him No. 11 overall.
So far, Coward is averaging 13.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.
The way he moves around the floor is tantalizing. Coward very well may grow into a star, and the NBA’s best players seem like they see it coming.
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