Grizzlies' Cedric Coward kept it real when asked about the rookie wall

Key Highlights

• "The rookie wall is one of those things where if it comes, it comes; if it doesn't, it doesn't.
• I just try to take it one game at a time, one practice at a time.
• Just try to keep my consistent routine.
• People always tell me: 'The greatest players are the ones that are consistently good.' For me, it is just trying to be as consistent as possible and learn from my mistakes."Coward has started the past 24 games for the Grizzlies, emerging as a key player on both ends of the court.
• He has already showcased his versatility and poise at a high level, enabling him to deliver productive outings for the group on a nightly basis. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 22-year-old recently became only the fifth rookie in franchise history to record at least 25 points and 15 rebounds in a game, joining the likes of Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol and Shareef Abdur-Rahim.