JaMychal Green will be a restricted free agent this offseason and the Memphis Grizzlies figure to receive significant competition for him.

“JaMychal’s growth and development as a player has been huge for us,” David Fizdale told The Vertical. “I’ve actually held JaMychal back a little bit, because I feel he has some ability to score more. Finding him some touches can be tough because of all the options we have, but he’s been invaluable.

“His ability to make open threes, defend multiple positions, loyal, being tough. He’s diligent about being in shape and working on his game, a fantastic complement to our group.”

Green has complemented Marc Gasol very well in the starting lineup.

“It’s a blessing that Marc supported me and helped my confidence,” Green told The Vertical. “It makes me play harder and believe in myself more to have a vet like that, a possible Hall of Famer, vouch for you. That’s big for me. I just spread out and give Marc room to work in the post. If I see him double-teamed, I pick my spots to cut. I stay around the 3-point line to give Marc the space he needs.

“Defensively, I want to go hard and try to live by our principles: no middle, no getting beat off the dribble, and – if I do know Marc is behind me – to alter the shot. I know I got the big fella behind me.”