Tag: Memphis Grizzlies
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Lang’s World: Ten Pearls of Whitaker’s wit and wisdom on sports and beyond 2.1.18
Are Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski headed for another Super Bowl celebration tour after Sunday’s showdown with Philadelphia? Well, that would certainly ruin Lang Whitaker’s parade.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Awaiting trade, Tyreke Evans ‘happy with what I was able to do’ to revive career in Memphis
As Memphis executives sort through trade scenarios involving leading scorer Tyreke Evans, the Grizzlies pressed forward on a four-game trip with Thursday’s stop to face a new-look Pistons team that executed the biggest blockbuster move of the season … so far.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Conley heads for season-ending surgery to address ‘root cause’ of lingering Achilles’ heel issue
This time exactly a month ago, Mike Conley dashed across the basketball court inside an upscale fitness center in downtown San Francisco, stopped abruptly at the free-throw line, spun around and shifted his body to sprint in the completely opposite direction.
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Lang’s World: Ten Pearls of Whitaker’s wit and wisdom on sports and beyond 1.25.18
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers remain the East favorite to return to the NBA Finals, but they are among many NBA teams reportedly sorting through frustrations and controversy with a much-needed All-Star break looming next month.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Rookies Brooks, Rabb making most of development opportunities in painful times for Grizzlies
Under ideal circumstances, things would be a lot different.
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Canadian Bakin’: Dillon Brooks’ rookie breakout serving as bright spot as Grizzlies emerge from bleak stretch
Brooks is now feature-worthy material in his own NBA team’s game program as arguably one of the biggest steals in last June’s NBA draft as a second-round pick.
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Lang’s World: Ten pearls of Whitaker’s wit and wisdom on sports and beyond 1.18.18
Still reeling from the Atlanta Falcon’s playoff loss last weekend to the Philadelphia Eagles, Lang’s World raises plenty of questions about a fundamental issue plaguing the NFL postseason: what is – or isn’t – a catch?
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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: Civil Rights museum visits from Memphis to D.C. help Grizzlies reflect on MLK50 legacy
Perhaps no team is more intimately connected to King’s legacy and the impact of the Civil Rights Movement than the Grizzlies, whose partnership continues with the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel as the world commemorates the 50th anniversary of King’s death on April 4, 1968.
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Lang’s World: Ten pearls of Whitaker’s wit and wisdom on sports and beyond 1.11.18
The Alabama Crimson Tide’s comeback win in the National College Football Playoff championship over beloved Georgia Bulldogs reminded Lang Whitaker of lessons he learned the last time he went searching for elephants.