Pulling up to the Krispy Kreme drive-through, Zach Randolph knew exactly what his order would be: “A dozen dozens of your original glazed, please.” Proceeding to the pickup window, Zach made it clear to the disinterested worker that the donuts were not all for himself – they were in fact for him and his teammates….
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Mike Miller 19 Points Full Highlights (2/28/2014)
Kevin Durant sat happily on the bench. The Thunder were up 16 in the fourth against an offensively-challenged Grizzlies squad. His smile soon turned to a grimace, however, as Mike Miller scored 6 quick points. “What’s wrong man, you had some bad McNuggets?” Andre Roberson asked concernedly. “No man, it’s Mike Miller. I thought he…
Read MoreMike Miller 19 Points/5 Threes Full Highlights (2/18/2014)
The Grizzlies are making less than 5 threes a game this year. In this modern NBA, that’s an extraordinarily low number. Looking at their roster, it’s easy to see why they avoid this aspect of the game. But this lack of outside shooting ability manifests itself as a stagnant and not-very-good offense based around the…
Read MoreMarc Gasol 18 Points/3 Assists Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
Marc Gasol sat restlessly in his living room, staring at his TV but not really watching. Instead, he listened closely to the sounds that his microwave was making in the adjacent kitchen. If he listened closely and tilted his head in just the right direction, he swore he could hear the sound of cheese bubbling….
Read MoreNick Calathes 18 Points/6 Assists Full Highlights (2/11/2014)
Does accounting for the last three baskets of your team count as clutch? “Of course, DTB, only a special and clutch player would be able to take over the end of the game like that.” What if I told you it was over the last quarter of the game? Yeah, the Grizzlies offense is not…
Read MoreNick Calathes 17 Points/6 Assists Full Highlights (2/9/2014)
Nick Calathes has been looking a lot better ever since Conley went down and he got to be the starter. Maybe he just needs consistent minutes to be successful? I might have to revise my earlier statements about him. He might be an actual NBA player after all. His hairline, though, is still awful.
Read MoreNick Calathes Career High 11 Points Full Highlights (1/25/2014)
I’ve watched more than my share of Grizzlies games (#FreeJonLeuer). And I’m gonna be honest, Nick Calathes just doesn’t look like an NBA player. He has good passing instincts, but that’s about it. His shooting is woeful. He looks a step slow at all times. His hairline has totally forsaken him. But that doesn’t mean…
Read MoreJames Johnson 15 Points/6 Blocks/5 Assists Full Highlights (1/15/2014)
You know that your NBA career hasn’t gone as planned when the opposing commentary crew screws up your identity not once, but twice (not counting all the uncomfortable pauses while they try to figure out who you are and then say the correct name). First he’s Ed Davis, then he’s James Jones. Seriously? Your average…
Read MoreCourtney Lee 24 Points Full Highlights (1/14/2014)
Courtney Lee is currently experiencing the bump in play that comes with being traded to a new team. It happened to Derrick Williams. It happened to Kevin Martin. These players don’t magically get any better. I guess their roles increase, given that a team desired them enough to acquire them. And then after a few…
Read MoreCourtney Lee 15 Points Full Highlights (1/12/2014)
So rarely does a trade occur in the NBA that visibly improves both teams’ rosters. Courtney Lee for Jerryd Bayless was such a trade. Courtney Lee provides the wing shooting that the Grizzlies have been missing since Quincy Pondexter smashed his foot into a thousand pieces. Meanwhile, Jerryd Bayless can play some point guard for…
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