Tag: J.B. Bickerstaff
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Three Takeaways From J.B. Bickerstaff’s Opening Day As (Full-time) Coach
Wednesday represented the start of a clean slate for Bickerstaff and the Grizzlies, who are regrouping from a 22-60 finish that left the team out of the NBA playoffs for the first time in eight years. Bickerstaff and Wallace covered plenty of ground during Wednesday’s hour-long press conference inside the Grand Lobby at FedExForum. Let’s…
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies Offseason Outlook – J.B. Bickerstaff
The point is clear: whether it’s the franchise center or a developing prospect trying to stay in the league, Bickerstaff coached with the same accountability. His time has come for a shot at the job on his terms.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Two takeaways from Minnesota and a look ahead to Wednesday’s season finale at OKC
Grizzlies interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff may not be quite ready to evaluate the job he’s done under tough circumstances, but he’s certain about the progress made by several of the team’s younger prospects this season.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Two takeaways from New Orleans and a look ahead to Friday’s game against the Kings
“Of course, I’m excited … but I don’t know man,” Brooks said as Thursday’s deadline approached for the expiration of his 10-day contract with the Grizzlies. “The NBA is tricky man, and I’ve been through a lot. So I’ve just tried to go out there mentally and physically, and stay sharp.”
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Resilient Brooks closing in on latest goal to become first Grizz rookie in decade to play all 82
As a team trainer approached with two huge bags of ice after Tuesday’s practice at the Smoothie King Center, Dillon Brooks made a small request as he rushed to change shoes.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Two takeaways from last night’s loss and a look-ahead to Thursday’s game against the Hornets
The 119-105 loss to the Sixers at Wells Fargo Center ended Memphis’ 10-game winning streak over Philadelphia, which had been its longest run of success over any opponent in the league. In the process, the Grizzlies (19-52) extended their current road losing skid to 16 games.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: As disappointing season winds down, GM Chris Wallace charts recovery path toward offseason reboot
Chris Wallace permitted himself a moment of levity when asked if he’s still as driven and passionate today as he was when he first arrived almost a decade ago as general manager of the Grizzlies.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Recent strides by rookie Brooks provide silver lining as Grizzlies grapple with NBA’s longest losing streak
Grizzlies interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff had just lambasted Brooks and a few other young players for their lack of focus.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Green rebounding from rough start to snag all he can from season that’s gotten away from Grizzlies
JaMychal Green rose from the bench midway through the fourth quarter the other night in Chicago, unwrapped the large heating pads from around his knees and tossed aside the towel that had been wrapped around his neck.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Amid longest losing streak in Memphis era, Grizz face best shot to snap 14-game skid on trip’s last stop
“Well, first, thanks for taking me back to those great times that I had earlier in my career,” Brevin Knight sarcastically deadpanned at the memory. “Those are the days I love to look back on.”