Tag: Michael Wallace
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies Offseason Outlook – Mike Conley
Barring any setbacks, there’s no reason to believe Conley can’t return to the form from his career season a year ago. Conley feels largely responsible for how this season got away. Expect him to be as hungry as ever to set things right next season.
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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 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 the win over Portland and a look-ahead to Friday’s game against Utah
As MarShon Brooks moves forward on his 10-day contact with the Grizzlies, don’t expect the veteran guard and 2011 first-round NBA draft pick to lack for confidence or motivation.
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MikeCheck on Grizzlies: Two takeaways from last night’s win in Minnesota and a look-ahead to Wednesday’s game against the Blazers
Another drought has ended. If the Grizzlies accomplish nothing else the remainder of this season, putting an end to two of the longer losing streaks in franchise history should be considered significant sighs of relief.
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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: Not quite slam-dunk progress, but Parsons hopes to finish second Grizz season on high note
Mark it down as a milestone moment. Consider it split-second evidence that Chandler Parsons, while still far from being completely back, isn’t completely broken, either.
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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.