Tag: Marc Gasol
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: The mindset of Marc Gasol as Grizz center copes with toughest season since rookie year
The longtime Grizzlies fan nervously awaited her turn, then approached the microphone, peered directly ahead at general manager Chris Wallace and keyed in on a specific subject: Marc Gasol.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: All-Star break offers needed reprieve as Grizzlies sharpen focus on development for stretch run
At 7-foot-1 and 265 pounds, Marc Gasol isn’t about the big picture – at least not yet.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: With trade deadline dilemma behind, Tyreke Evans returns to familiar role as Grizzlies reset focus
The Grizzlies held onto leading scorer Tyreke Evans, who returned for Friday’s workout in his familiar No. 12 blue practice jersey as the team prepared for Sunday’s road game against Oklahoma City.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Harrison, Selden balance growth spurt and growing pains amid Grizzlies’ backcourt void
Sometimes, encouraging breakthroughs come on the heels of demoralizing setbacks.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Bickerstaff steers Grizzlies toward stretch run improvement after tumultuous start
Perhaps J.B. Bickerstaff’s most impressive characteristics as he’s navigated the Grizzlies through a difficult season have been his unwavering demeanor, precise preparation and ability to clearly and effectively communicate his message on a nightly basis.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Bickerstaff juggling Grizz rotation options as Conley, Parsons ramp up recovery workload in practice
Grizzlies interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff has the same vision in his head every night as he lays down and prepares to go to bed.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Gasol aims to fix fourth quarter lulls, vowing ‘I’ve got to do a better job’ closing games
Normally, there’s one surefire way to shut down – or completely fire up – Marc Gasol when discussing his primary job on the court for the Grizzlies.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Three Takeaways from an optimistic trip as Grizz regroup for opportunistic January
The Grizzlies wrapped up a five-game Western Conference road trip with a 2-3 record, and entered the New Year having alternated wins and losses over their past seven games.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Gasol contemplates past, present and future as Memphis’ franchise center aims to get Grizzlies back on track
If Marc Gasol could somehow earn his team a victory for every time he’s stood in front of the media to address the Grizzlies’ struggles the past month, they’d be sitting comfortably among the top four teams in the Western Conference standings.
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Hustle Focus: Versatile rookie forward Ivan Rabb staying busy on Grizzlies-Hustle development track
Grizzlies rookie forward Ivan Rabb has been busy in the NBA G League development pipeline, and will get his next test in Wednesday’s game with the Memphis Hustle at Landers Center.