Anyone around sports has heard stories about when preparation meets opportunity. The eventual victories have always been less about a sudden breakout and more about the simple, often overlooked, luxury of consistency. Well, coaches needing a new grind-it-out example can put Jock Landale's journey to the unbothered Memphis Grizzlies in an encyclopedia. After years of fluctuating roles, the 6-foot-11 center is finding his stride as a consistent contributor, and credits the team’s trust for the many early-season successes.

Landale's decision to dial up the Grizzlies during free agency is paying off in a big way for all parties. The Australian is averaging a career high in, well, everything, including minutes (21.6) and percentage of games played (100%). Tuomas Iisalo always needs a smart,

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