Official 2012-2013 Memphis Grizzlies Thread

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Gigem Trevas
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Ganon Hollins was a much better coach than Del Negro. Hollins was in a bad situation where he did not get along with the new ownership group.
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I agree Trevas, just stating that it was a similar situation in playoff/regular season franchise success prior to being fired.
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I'm posting this simply so the number of posts in this thread will get off 666
Gigem Trevas
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Yeah there was also a lot of tension that he coached throughout the year without a new contract being offered to him. I think Lionel felt he deserved to be offered a new contract and was being treated unfairly by the ownership group. Well the Grizzlies now better get a damn good coach cause they let the best coach in franchise history walk.
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quote:
I'm posting this simply so the number of posts in this thread will get off 666


LOL
Ulrich
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That's good, because if you had left it on 666 you would probably wake up in the morning to see that Memphis hired D'Antoni.

[This message has been edited by Ulrich (edited 6/11/2013 11:47a).]
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Prediction:
If they hire a young, white coach, there are going to be some major conversations about race, and race conversations are huge in Memphis.
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Hubie Brown's corpse wants an interview
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Iowa, I have a feeling that's one of the reasons they are interviewing Ed Pinckney....
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The Memphis Grizzlies will name David Joerger as their next head coach, according to a source with knowledge of the team’s decision making.

Hollins elevated Joerger to the role of lead assistant before the 2011-12 season, and empowered the young coach with more responsibility every year. Joerger is most familiar with the current roster and front office staff. Griz management could sell continuity with a Joerger appointment.

Joerger also implemented Hollins’ defensive principles as the Griz made significant strides defensively in conjunction with the arrival of Tony Allen the past few seasons. Joerger is also revered for being a championship head coach in the minor leagues before joining the Griz. He won five titles combined during stints in the NBA Development League, International Basketball Association and Continental Basketball Association.

He has interviewed in Charlotte, Houston and Portland over the past few years

(From Commercial Appeal)

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Also, from the ghetto TMZ:

Zach has a some girlfriend issues.

http://cdn.mediatakeout.com/63566/baby-mama-drama-nba-star-zach-randolph-s-girlfriend-is-expecting-a-baby-and-so-is-his-close-friend.html
Iowaggie
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Dave Joerger press conference feed.

Sounds like the standard first time coach talk.

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/grizzlies-press-conference-130627
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Grizz fans are excited to get a backup for Gasol, and the fact of the matter is, DA was tradeable with ED Davis there.
Gigem Trevas
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Looks like Allen might be gone with drafting a shooting guard.

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Enzo The Baker
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I doubt it. Dude has to make the team first.
Enzo The Baker
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Bayless opts in.
Iowaggie
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Smart for him.

Fills that "he can help either team win tonight" 6th man role that has been popular of late in the Southwest division.
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It will hurt a little bit to give up Arthur, but Koufos seems to be the better player. If DA can stay healthy, he will fit the Denver system much better, and it could be a good trade for both teams.


This was a great highlight from the 2011 series. From the players in the video, only ZBo still with the team (Batter, Vasquez, OJ, DA).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWHT-6f57bY
Iowaggie
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Current status of free agency for last season's Grizzlies:

Tony Allen - Unrestricted
Jerryd Bayless - Opted in.
Austin Daye - Unrestricted
Keyon Dooling - Unrestricted
Donte Greene (Unguaranteed)
Jon Leuer - Unrestricted
Willie Reed (Unguaranteed)


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-Tony Allen re-signed with the Grizzlies--his deal is 4yrs, $20M
-The Grizzlies also re-signed F Jon Leuer to a 3yr, $3M deal
Gigem Trevas
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Gigem Trevas
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The Grizzlies traded Donte Greene for Fab Melo.
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An exchange of an older D-League level player for a younger version of Dexter Pittman.
Enzo The Baker
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Grizz waive Melo. Kinda weird as they gave up cash considerations for him.
Iowaggie
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It was an odd situation, so in looking it up more, this is what hoopsworld.com had on it. Both teams did it for financial reasons. Celtics to get under lux tax; Grizzlies for the cash.

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The Celtics also sent $1.66 million in cash to the Grizzlies to make the deal, about $349k more than Melo will make next season.


http://www.hoopsworld.com/anatomy-of-memphis-boston-trade#QlkZfUosg0TDfuWB.99
Enzo The Baker
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Ahhh. Ok. That makes sense then. I was under the impression that the grizz gave up cash with green. Guess that source was wrong.
 
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