Thus far this season has been forgettable for shooting guard O.J. Mayo. Mayo started the season off as the starting shooting guard for the team.
After a few months into the season Mayo's role has changed drastically. Mayo is now the sixth man on the Memphis Grizzlies. This role has paid little dividends for Mayo and the Grizzlies. Mayo's replacement, Xavier Henry, has put up mediocre numbers since replacing Mayo. Mayo's production has dropped as well. He is averaging a career low in points and minutes.
O.J. Mayo is only 23 years old. He has shown his ability to play at a high level in his two productive season. This season may not be as good as his other season, but everyone knows that Mayo is a very talented player.
This drastic reduction in playing time may be because Mayo is due for a new contract soon (2 years), and the writings may be on the wall for the young guard out of USC. This past summer the Grizzlies gave Rudy Gay and maximum deal and Mike Conley recently signed a lucrative contract. With Z-Bo( Zach Randolph) Mayo both seeking deals in the near future, the Grizzlies may decline to sign him.
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