Memphis Grizzlies Preview

by Jeff Clark on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT in NBA Previews

Are the Grizzlies rebuilding with youth or plugging in veteran short term solutions? Seems like both. Not sure how well that will work out.

NBA Previews - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES | 3 Shades of Blue

How can the Grizzlies keep everyone happy and productive with some many strong personalities on the team? That's the million dollar question now isn't it. Allen Iverson says this season is personal. He wants to prove he can still be the AI of his rookie year. He won't be happy coming off the bench (although he did say you wouldn't notice it on the court). This is the man who is supposed to be the leader? Can AI become a true leader, sacrificing his game for the betterment of the team? Zach Randolph says he's found a new maturity after the birth of his child but apparently that wasn't enough motivation last year to prevent him from getting into trouble in LA. It wasn't enough to prevent him from punching Louis Amundsen in a game either. Is he really reformed or just relaxed during the off-season? Memphis won't be that good if Randolph is unable to play in 30 or more games.

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Iverson looks more like "The Confused" in this picture than

The Answer…….Of course with Zach and Iverson on the same team and that team being Memphis they may become known as the “The Angry but Toothless Grizzlies”

For God sakes don’t ask him about “Practice”…..

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Oct 8, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions

let me add if I were captioning this picture it would be

“Seriously? I am in Memphis? Your talking Memphis? In Tennesse?

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Oct 8, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Who Cares?

When I look at the franchise, I feel sorry for Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, who are the only two guys who play basketball. The others are simply engaged in the NBA version of the and one mix tape tour. As others have noted, this team may break the NBA record for fewest assists in a season.

by Brickowski on Oct 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

What exactly has Iverson ever been The Answer to?

The only question I think he answers is: Which player has created the most false hope and subsequent disappointment for fans over the past decade?

Well, in fairness, that might apply more to Tracy McGrady, but Iverson is a close second. He’s a loser.

by Cousin It on Oct 8, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

Not Worth Writing About

The Grizzlies give away players to drop salaries and for no other reason. They get nothing in return. The NBA does nothing to stop this. I thought the league had the ability to stop worthless trades. So basically this team will never get better and they’re not worth the time I’m spending writing this.

"I don't come to play, I come to WIN"--Larry Bird
"Criminally Negligent Officiating"--Tommy Heinsohn

by TrueGreen on Oct 8, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

this team actually has a lot of talent on it. however, i seriously doubt if they will be able to pull it together. look forward to watching it though.

by KY Celts fan on Oct 9, 2009 12:49 AM EDT reply actions