Tag: MikeCheck
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MikeCheck: Jackson Jr. ‘excited to be back’ as Grizzlies All-NBA defender eyes season debut
After pushing through the last reps of an on-court drill, Jaren Jackson Jr. grabbed a basketball and jogged toward the halfcourt line at Washington’s Capital One Arena…
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MikeCheck: Communication is key as Grizzlies chart path toward defensive progress
The Grizzlies have a specific plan to overcome some of the defensive struggles that have hampered their progress in recent games. It starts with collectively talking their way through it.
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MikeCheck: Dependable depth forming early as Grizzlies aim to build on season’s solid start
Through four seasons as coach, Taylor Jenkins has routinely drilled home three principles that define the culture the Grizzlies have established since he arrived. Compete. Play together. Get better every day…
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MikeCheck: Kevin Hart – iconic comedian, actor, mogul – delivers FedExForum a Memphis ‘Reality Check’
From award-winning actor to one of the highest-grossing comedians of all time to multimedia venture capitalist, Kevin Hart quickly corrects anyone who dares to suggests he’s juggling a million jobs these days.
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MikeCheck: Clarke grateful hard work pays off with extension as Grizzlies set sights on season opener
On the eve of signing a four-year contract extension, forward Brandon Clarke met with students in the Memphis Grizzlies Scholars Program to share advice on everything from fashion and saving money to building confidence through adolescent years.
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MikeCheck: Key statements – and their meanings – as Grizzlies prep for NBA preseason slate
With training camp in full swing and preseason games looming, the Grizzlies maintain a big-picture focus while simultaneously sweating through the small details. The goal is to build on a breakthrough season that carried Memphis…
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies successfully sought the smoke, secured the NBA’s scheduling spotlight
Coming off a season in which Memphis set or matched multiple franchise records, the Grizzlies and their growing national fanbase are destined for another season of firsts as they embark on the 2022-23 NBA schedule.
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MikeCheck: On the court and in community, Bane embraces next big steps with Grizzlies
In charting his growth as a team leader and budding NBA standout, incremental progress would be one of the last terms to describe Desmond Bane’s ascent.
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies building ‘gold standard’ track record for NBA draft, development success
If recent history is any indication, the Grizzlies are essentially a lock to make a smart, productive and impactful addition to their roster coming out of Thursday’s NBA Draft.
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MikeCheck: Rising young Grizzlies eager to attack next steps in offseason development process
The fact that the Grizzlies maintained their youthful energy all season long made it fun. And the reality that a core of first and second-year players were right in the middle of the season’s most productive moments keeps optimism growing that the fun will keep flowing in Memphis.