Tag: Michael Wallace
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MikeCheck: Answering key questions that the Grizzlies, Western Conference face on NBA opening week
Did a healthy Mike Conley and rejuvenated Marc Gasol show enough promising signs to build confidence that a strong start to the season is on the way? Where does Jaren Jackson Jr. stand among the impact rookies in the ultra-competitive Southwest Division? And who will be the surprising players and teams to keep a close…
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MikeCheck: Revamped Grizzlies ready for preseason quiz time as Bickerstaff gauges post-camp progress
After a week of training camp practices, numerous meetings, countless film sessions and a game-day walkthrough, coach J.B. Bickerstaff will be as eager as any player on the roster to see where the Grizzlies stand.
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MikeCheck: Revamped Grizzlies ready for preseason quiz time against Rockets as Bickerstaff gauges post-camp progress
After a week of training camp practices, numerous meetings, countless film sessions and a game-day walkthrough, coach J.B. Bickerstaff will be as eager as any player on the roster to see where the Grizzlies stand.
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MikeCheck: Gasol embraces latest coach’s challenge – this time Bickerstaff’s charge to rekindle 2013 D.P.O.Y impact
New season, new mission. Same motivated Marc.
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MikeCheck: With Jackson and Green in tandem, power forward now position of strength as Grizzlies address rebounding woes
Whether Jackson immediately starts at power forward or is gradually brought along behind the incumbent in Green remains one of the most intriguing questions early in training camp.
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MikeCheck: Between Anderson’s ambition and Parsons’ retribution, Grizzlies formulating unique plans to solidify small forward spot
The team fully expects Anderson to be an immediate impact player as an essential bridge between promising rookie lottery pick Jaren Jackson Jr. and veteran catalysts Mike Conley and Marc Gasol.
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MikeCheck: With shooting guard battle fierce at Grizzlies training camp, sophomore slump hardly an option for Brooks
The biggest position up for grabs entering the season is at starting shooting guard, where a fierce battle is expected from the moment the Grizzlies hit the court for the first of this week’s twice-daily practices.
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MikeCheck: For Conley, methodical path back to health has been a mental, spiritual and physical journey
Good luck to anyone attempting to stay in front of Conley these days. Eight months removed from heel surgery that limited him to just 12 games and shut down his season, Conley is back on solid footing and eager for a bounce-back campaign.
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Lessons from Lifelong HBCU Football Connections and 2018 Power Rankings
Michael Wallace previews his new HBCU Football article on grizzlies.com and explains why it means so much to him. Read the article at: http://bit.ly/MikeCheckHBCU Follow Mike Wallace on twitter for his latest posts and Grind City Media content: http://www.twitter.com/MyMikeCheck —-…
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MikeCheck: Flipping McLemore for Temple transforms SG spot from Grizzlies’ area of concern to position of strength
As August reaches its stretch run, Grind City Media continues its look at who’s in, who’s out and what impact the transition will have at various spots on the Grizzlies’ roster.