Never rooted for a guy more. He will continue silencing the haters at the next level.

You dont see guys on announcement day that often with pretty much the whole team and coach supporting them. Shows how close the boiler family is and Edey was a big part to that successful bond they all have. Continue to work, stay humble, and Kill it at Mephis where we are all now fans of!

Zach has been humble and all class his entire time at Purdue and, apparently, this hasn't gone to his head either. Couldn't happen to a better person!

@user-qg7ww9gs5d

Ай бұрын

he is chinese, proud of him

Good Luck in the NBA Edey. From all the Purdue Fans we love you.

I’ve had the privilege of talking with Zach several times. Always gracious and kind: a good role model and a very hard worker. Nice to see the Purdue family support. Impressive culture they have there

beautiful! Zac and Boiler nation are truly blessed Grizzlies just picked up a lot of new fans

Super cool that Zach shared the moment with family, friends, and teammates! Wishing him all the best!

As a long time UK fan and alum, I want to congratulate Zach on his 1st round draft selection , his Purdue coaches, and the entire Purdue team for your success! The Purdue mens basketball “machine” has been the class of the NCAA for last few years. Well done, and well deserved.

Welcome to Memphis

As a Grizz fan, i hope he keeps that chip on his shoulder. He is joining a hard working group, especially Desmond Bane. And they have a lot of joy for each other. He doesnt need to worry too much about scoring, just boards, passes, screens, and flush some lobs. As a Grizz fan i love the fit, and hope he turns into another headache center for opponents, like Marc Gasol, Valanciunas, Steven Adams. Welcome to Memphis!!

Excited to have you as part of the Grizz family Zach... get ready grit n grind my dude!!!!

grizzly fan once again from vancity. ja gonna love this canadian.

One thing that everyone has missed on is Edey's heritage. His mother is Chinese and if properly marketed by the NBA the Chinese Market will explode for Edey, I believe he also speaks some Mandarin so anticipate a push by the NBA/Memphis into that market. Big $$$$$$ for all.

@yesyouarecorrectbut

Ай бұрын

Look how fit he is!! He is in AMAZING SHAPE Must have switched up his diet as well! He will be a much better pro than expected! He was much more mobile than Clingan at the combine, he is slimmer now!!!! I’m hyped for him

@stevelau7694

Ай бұрын

He knows it would benefit him in today's NBA to be fitter and thinner so he can optimize his mobility and quickness. Just proof that if Yao Ming played in today's era, would still be good since great players will adapt.

@yesyouarecorrectbut

Ай бұрын

@@stevelau7694 And if you are extremely good the league will change to stop you! Shaq - 3 second rule Shaq - Hack a shack Shaq - you need to rotate BEFORE HE GETS THE BALL :) I played against Maurice Taylor (Clippers) in a summer run (1998) I’m 6’7 250lbs Maurice was 6’10 275 I had never competed against such a human before! Stood little chance Then I met Shaq at his “Sandwich restaurant” and 7’2 - 330lbs is just DIFFERENT AINT NO WAY

Absolutely love that he chose to watch with his teammates. The support of his teammates and coaches to be here with him at this time is amazing.

Boiler UPPP! Thanks Zach for an unforgettable run! Go embarrass the haters and kill it at Memphis! This newly minted Grizzlies fan will be rooting for you!

What a great story. I’m a lifetime Texas fan but I love to hear stories of just good guys. Then I’ll follow them and root for him to. I think he is heading for a successful career.

Welcome to the Grizz Zach! I’m so excited for the next season to see you play!!! 🐻🏀

Awesome moment, This kid has serious throwback game. In this small ball era, He will eat! Purdue Legend!

Tears here.

So proud of him and all the team!

Boiler up, baby will miss you and have a great time in the NBA

Beautiful Purdue BBall Fam ❤🎉

WELCOME TO THE 901 BIG FELLA! 901 - MEMPHIS STRONG! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

Hope he proves all of his doubters & haters wrong, that he does belong in the NBA and has a great career.

Great kid and player. Congratulations Zach!

Mason being there….so awesome. A great Boilermaker!!

Thanks for all your hard work Zach. Boiler Nation is proud!

Welcome to the Grizz big dawg!

Did I spy Eric Hunter Jr and Aaron Wheeler?? Hell ya - always fam

This is the guy I ve been rooting for. Go get it Edey

You go Zach, do us proud!🇨🇦

yessssss edeyyyyyyyy

Congrats, Zach🎉🎉🎉

Wish for Zach the best on his new journey!take care have fun,be safe...good luck!🎉🎉🎉

There will never be another college player, let alone Boilermaker, like him. I hope his success in college translates to the NBA. I was one of the few who commented on his HS youtube workout video saying I liked what I saw back then…his ball screen defense is the only area of concern for me at the next level. He’s just so big to stay with more explosive athletes on the pick & roll.

The Purdue 🐐

Congrats Zach, your going to do great things in Memphis an to all the haters an doubters, STFU!! Rooting for you man, much love all the way from Melbourne, Australia 🦘. Lets go Grizz Nation!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

We are so excited to have him in Memphis.

💯💯💯

Welcome to the Grizz. Can't wait for the upcoming NBA season.

I’m so excited! Go Grizz 🐻

I am so glad for him.

Wow Purdue is a tight knit group

So proud , nice work !

This is awesome. I love how Edey's dad is trying to bomb the photo with his Heine!

Zach, Jaren, Smart, & Vince Williams... defense gonna be crazy

Love it.

Awesome 🎉

Defy the odds and naysayers Zach! You’re a beast

Zero ego! I love that kid! I love that team! Zach was in the perfect hands with Coach Painter. I love the Purdue culture! It was the perfect place for Zach to develop into the amazing young man and ultra talented player. Go Boilers!

Welcome to the M Zach!

Zach probably has the biggest chip on his shoulders of any player in the draft going to the city and team with the biggest chip on it's shoulders! Edey next to Ja and Jaren is gonna be special! I'm excited!

Im getting goose bumps just thinking about Adams getting him in the weight Room and getting lobs from Ja Morant and triple JJJ and him blocking shots

@Diddyfan1423

Ай бұрын

what adams?

@biscuit_eater

Ай бұрын

steven adams sadly got traded.

@jaysonb.6669

Ай бұрын

Forget the weight room, he needs to get in the gym shooting 3's & working on his defensive footwork away from the basket! He's got enough natural strength with simple rope exercises and a bit of calisthenics'.

@biscuit_eater

Ай бұрын

@@jaysonb.6669 for sure. If he can work on his defense off pick and rolls and lateral quickness and also get a 3 point or midrange shot he can be unstoppable

Looked like he was at the better place than the drafting arena

Blessings 😊

Welcome to the M fam!

Welcome to Memphis Big Maple 🍁

Go Zach!!!

I'm really looking forward to watching him grow in the league. At worst I can see him as a "Brook Lopez" type of player.

He has focused so hard on conditioning He has lost all excess fat At least 15-20lbs lighter today than 2-3 months ago Will also get to show his 3 pointer in the NBA Edey will be a starter and top 5 in ROY votes! Heard it here first

Just for the record i think he will be top 5 for RotY. I think at some point in his career he is going to be an All Star. Likely finish top 3 in his class

Should be number 1 pick Best Player in College

💯

Looks like he got the call just moments before the announcement.

0:14 no way they showed a caleb swanigan jersey followed by carsen edwards

You can't hide class

He's loyal to the people who helped him get there.

1:09 Fletcher Loyer still doing the self hi-five 🤣

We need that Yao Ming blood test 🤔

Set those hard screens for Ja!

man wished lakers had the chance to scoop him up

Zach style of play compared to Joel embid, they have the same moves and shooting capability he will be a dominant player in NBA like Embid.

Bro 😎

As long as he stays healthy, stays away from drugs, blicks and thots.

great that the memphis inform him before picking they might have ask if he is willing to play on memphis

Sorry, Michigan. The buffs belong to Edey now.

Jokic gonna be licking his chops when Memphis plays Denver , ol joker 🃏 gonna be eyeing up some barbecue Korean chicken

Come enjoy some real BBQ

So the draft is going on. Zach hasn't even been listed in the "Best still available" list on the screen. Then he gets a call when they're still talking about the 8th pick. I want to know if it was a big surprise to get a call that early?

@Hal-lj7kp

Ай бұрын

good question ..... I am glad he was with family and friends instead of at the draft.

How tall is coach Matt Painter?!!

Lakers 😢

Can he shoot 3s? If not pass.

Zubac?????

He couldn't attend?

his mom is young

Zach get used to the entourages.

Just wondering since he was a lottery pick why he wasn’t at the draft

@Michael-gu5kl

Ай бұрын

He chose not to go as he did get an invitation

@tainanking

Ай бұрын

@@Michael-gu5kl interesting

Zach doesn't have any Asian friends?

Enjoy it and save that money. WIll be playing for the Wu tung tigers in a few years. NBA BUST

@Michael-gu5kl

Ай бұрын

Are you willing to come back on here in a couple of years and admit that your wrong when he is successful and what team do you think he should have went to?

Why wasn’t he at the arena?

Let's Go Grizz!

Boiler Up!

Welcome to Memphis

Welcome to Memphis Big Maple 🍁