Written by Ronald Tillery at Commercial Appeal.com
Former Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers used Instagram late Tuesday to indicate his return to Memphis.
Chalmers posted a picture of himself in a Grizzlies uniform with a caption that reads “GNG… enough said.” The 31-year-old combo guard has recovered from a torn right Achilles he suffered in March 2016 while playing for the Grizzlies.
A league source confirmed Chalmers’ one-year deal.
Chalmers received numerous congratulatory messages from fans and friends on his Instagram account.
The Grizzlies released Chalmers on March 10, 2016, after he suffered the season-ending injury during a road loss to the Boston Celtics. He sat out the entire 2016-17 NBA season.
Chalmers, however, has a close relationship with Grizzlies coach David Fizdale after they both worked together for several seasons with the Miami Heat.
The Grizzlies acquired Chalmers from the Heat for Beno Udrih shortly after the 2015-16 season began. Chalmers averaged 10.8 points on 41.7-percent shooting to go with 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals in 55 games with the Grizzlies.
He played both guard positions.
“Mario did an incredible job for us since coming to Memphis,” Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace said at the time of Chalmers’ injury. “Right from the start, he embraced his change of scenery and endeared himself to his teammates and coaches on the court and the Memphis community off of it.
“He has been an important part of our success this season, both coming off the bench and when called upon as a starter.”
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