The 5 Players Under the Most Pressure this NBA Season

By Isaac Harris

Aug 10, 2016

February 9, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots the basketball against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Rockets 123-110. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) signals to his team as he dribbles in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Conley

Who signed the largest contract in NBA history this summer? You got it, Mike Conley.

For that, the underrated title is off and the pressure is on.

After injuries struck Memphis last season, the Grizzlies found themselves as sheep in a pack of wolves come the playoffs. But going into the 2016-17 season fully healthy, Memphis is slotted by many to be contending for home court advantage in the playoffs.

After bringing in Chandler Parsons, Memphis has one of the best starting lineups in the league, but it’s Mike Conley that the pressure falls upon.

Will he live up to his contract? Can he lead Memphis to home court advantage in the first round? Can he lead Memphis deep into the playoffs?

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