Charles Bassey , the 6’10” center, has officially joined the Memphis Grizzlies, as confirmed by NBA insider Shams Charania. This move, granted through the league’s hardship exception, gives the injury-hit Grizzlies a much-needed internal boost.

With Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke, and Zach Edey all sidelined, Memphis turned to Bassey. Because he’s a player who has been balancing between potential and breakthrough since he first set foot in the US as a teenager.

EuroLeague bigs like Real Madrid and Baskonia wanted him, but Bassey’s decision to stay stateside does signal some… unfinished business.

Where is Charles Bassey from?

Born on October 28, 2000, in Lagos, Nigeria, Charles Bassey’s story starts in chaos and ends in destiny. Before he was blocking shots and grabbing b

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