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MikeCheck: Drenched in camaraderie, Grizzlies soak up midseason success ahead of tough stretch run
But not even a visionary playmaker like Ja Morant could anticipate the water pressure hitting him as soon as it did – in full uniform no less. Moments after returning to the visiting team’s locker room following a win the other night in Washington, Grizzlies players ambushed Morant and doused him with water bottles to…
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Lang’s World: My Presidential Platform
All of this varied life experience leads me to believe that one day I will reach the point in my career where I have nothing left to do except run for President. To be clear, I DO NOT want to run for president, but at this rate, eventually that’s all I’m going to have left.…
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies coping with absences and injuries in first matchup of NBA top picks Morant, Williamson
The Grizzlies bring a four-game winning streak into New Orleans on Friday night, but could also be burdened with a potential major void in their power rotation when they face No. 1 draft pick Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.
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Lang’s World: Kobe proved hard work pays off
“Gone” is a hard word to reckon with, but it’s even harder to square when you’re talking about an immortal. That’s what Kobe Bryant felt like; we were only used to seeing him win. Kobe repeatedly showed the world what it meant to confront doubt with work, and to turn that labor into success. Kobe…
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MikeCheck: After consecutive losses, Grizzlies know path back to winning starts with defensive mindset
DETROIT – The Grizzlies know a thing or two about streaking. They entered the week powered by one of the NBA’s most prolific offenses and riding a season-best, seven-game winning streak. And after two straight defensive letdowns, the Grizzlies close the week hoping to address some slippage and avoid a three-game losing streak.
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MikeCheck: As national spotlight grows, streaking Grizzlies determined – not distracted – amid season’s stretch run
For so long, Ja Morant has been fueled by the narrative of being the overlooked and underappreciated budding star thriving just beneath the national radar. But that dynamic is drastically changing.
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Lang’s World: To win in college football, be ready to embrace change
In Monday night’s NCAA Football Championship Game in New Orleans, which may or may not still be going on as I type this, the LSU Tigers tamed the Clemson Tigers in convincing fashion, 42-25. If you watched much college football this season, it wasn’t a huge surprise. LSU was dominant from start to finish, and…
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MikeCheck: Amid midseason jockeying for West’s final playoff spot, Grizzlies keep focus on big-picture progress
As stated from the outset, this season is all about building a solid foundation and culture to carry the team into what shapes up as a bright future, stocked with assets, options and financial flexibility. These next few years are predicated on the development and meshing of a young core anchored by Jaren Jackson Jr.,…
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Lang’s World: A farewell to David Stern, who helped flatten the world
These days, it’s not crazy to say that the world is flat. Not literally, of course, but thanks to technology and travel advances, everything is within reach. And I’ve always felt like there’s no better way to understand how the world works than to actually see the world work from up close. This is a…
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MikeCheck: After sluggish start, Jones gaining rhythm on Grizzlies’ bench finally hitting its stride
Mired in those initial struggles to get on track with his new team, Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones would always reassure himself – and others – with four simple words. “It’s a long season,” Jones would frequently respond after sluggish nights.