Tag: MikeCheck
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MikeCheck: Grizzlies push forward with purpose as season of change plays out over final weeks
In the month and weeks since the NBA trade deadline, Jackson, Dillon Brooks and Kyle Anderson have been so hyped, so jubilant and so energized on the bench after every encouraging moment, they’ve left many fans wondering how players in the midst of rehabbing could demonstrably rejoice to this extent
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MikeCheck: Vowing to keep confidence high, Wright hitting post-trade stride with Grizzlies
MEMPHIS – For Grizzlies combo guard Delon Wright, the most revealing signs of recent progress are seen in his response to setbacks. Take, for instance, his mindset moments after missing that wide-open, corner three-pointer in the final seconds that would have sealed an impressive road win the other night at Oklahoma City. Instead, Wright’s shot…
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Grizzlies Shift Gears To JJJ Development, Trade Acquisitions | MikeCheck Minute: MEMvLAC – 2/22/19
MikeCheck Minute breaks down what the Memphis Grizzlies hope to accomplish for the remainder of the season as the team’s focus shifts to the development of Jaren Jackson Jr. and testing the abilities of their newest members in tonight’s home…
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MikeCheck: With trades and All-Star break behind, Grizzlies eager to align new faces – and motivations – for strong finish
Sitting in next-to-last place in the Western Conference standings at 23-36, a postseason appearance is highly unlikely for the Grizzlies as they regroup for their final 23 regular-season games. Otherwise, there’s no shortage of incentive, development or evaluation in store for Memphis moving forward.
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MikeCheck: Two takeaways from an encouraging night against the Spurs and a look-ahead to Wednesday’s matchup with the Bulls
After waiting five days for Jonas Valanciunas’ immigration paperwork process to finally clear after last week’s trade, Bickerstaff repeatedly tried to temper expectations as he spoke with reporters during his pregame media session before Tuesday’s game against the Spurs.
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Grizzlies Newest Players Off To Good Start Post-Trade Deadline | MikeCheck Minute: MEMvSAS – 2/12/19
MikeCheck Minute analyzes how the Memphis Grizzlies newest players Avery Bradley, Delon Wright and C.J. Miles have impacted the team thus far with Jonas Valanciunas set to make his Grizzlies debut in tonight’s home matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.…
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MikeCheck: As NBA’s most prominent active HBCU alum, Covington applauds Grizzlies efforts to honor Black College community leaders
Starting Tuesday night at FedExForum, the Grizzlies will honor a different graduate in each of the team’s six February home games with an HBCU Empowerment Award. The franchise will also contribute $1,000 to the scholarship fund of the HBCU that the honoree attended.
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MikeCheck: Conley accepts NBA’s invitation to All-Star Saturday Night’s Skills Challenge in Charlotte
Mike Conley confirmed on Monday he has accepted the league’s invitation to participate in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at the Spectrum Center. All-Star Weekend is Feb. 15-17 at the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
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MikeCheck: Temple’s path to NBA leadership paved by family legacy from Civil Rights era
As the league All-Star Game returns to Charlotte later this month, Temple is a little more than halfway through his three-year term as a vice president of the NBA Players Association. And All-Star Weekend is always a reminder of how much progress the league overall, and its players in particular, has thrived.
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MikeCheck: As Garnett’s Grasshopper, Jackson Jr. applying key lessons from NBA legend’s tutelage
15-time NBA All-Star, 2008 NBA champion, 2004 MVP and soon-to-be Hall of Famer, Kevin Garnett knows every angle of the game. His “grasshopper” is a signature gather motion, with elbows extended, to set up an offensive move. He was reaching into his extensive bag of tricks to share with Jackson.