Isaiah Stewart initially thought he was getting traded to Wizards or Lakers before Grizzlies

Veteran center Isaiah Stewart recently reflected on his NBA career, revealing that he initially believed he would be traded to the Washington Wizards or Los Angeles Lakers before eventually being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Stewart, who helped the Grizzlies achieve a 5-0 start this season, has proven to be an effective defensive player in his role as the team's new enforcer.

Upon joining the Grizzlies, Stewart adapted well to his new environment, as he revealed in an interview with Marc Spears of Andscape. He initially learned of the trade from his agent, who first thought it might be to the Wizards or Lakers. Stewart, known for his aggressive playing style, described his competitive nature as being ready to fight at any moment.

Off the court, he maintains a more subdued demeanor, but his competitive spirit remains unchanged. Stewart has been averaging 11.9 points per game on a 66.7% shooting percentage, including 57.1% from beyond the three-point arc, and 3.4 rebounds per game. He is now 6-2 with the Grizzlies after their perfect start.