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RE: Projected Grizzlies 2016-17 Final Roster
(10-20-2016 11:58 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote: (10-20-2016 10:41 AM)idroot4russia Wrote: (10-19-2016 05:36 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote: The last guy we developed was Mike Conley
Think about that
I hate the blame the fans mentality but I have to wonder how much the notoriously fickle Memphis fan base had to do with this. I think there was a lot of pressure to win here to get the fans to show up and keep showing up.
I wonder if now that there has been some sustained success and the team is more ingrained into the community the pressure to win will be less and they will be willing to take some lumps to develop players rather than trading young assets for aging vets and signing experienced journeymen to fill holes in the roster. They seem more committed than ever now to drafting and developing players for the future.
The fans? Hell if they were drafting for the fans they sure wouldn't have taken Thabeet. And probably would have drafted Hood over Adams. And from what I remember the fans were screaming for Draymon Green when we passed on him
I didn't say anything about drafting for the fans. I'm saying I think part of the reason they did not have the patience to develop anybody is because there was so much pressure to win to bring out the fans. Its a small market with fickle fans who might not stick with the team in large numbers during down years. They gave up early on young players because they needed players that could contribute immediately because a drop in performance has usually meant a drop in attendance.
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RE: Projected Grizzlies 2016-17 Final Roster
(10-21-2016 02:09 PM)HometownTiger Wrote: Hunter & Crawford were cut. 1 week away from the start of the season...
My final prediction:
PG: Mike Conley/Wade Baldwin/Andrew Harrison
SG: Tony Allen/Troy Daniels
SF: Chandler Parsons/James Ennis III/Vince Carter/Troy Williams
PF: Ja. Green/Zach Randolph/Jarrell Martin
C: Marc Gasol/Brandan Wright/Deyonte Davis
easy
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RE: Projected Grizzlies 2016-17 Final Roster
The Grizz site says they signed Jakarr Sampson and cut Kellen Dunham. Dunham had only been signed the day before, and I had guessed it was just to stash him in the DLeague, but Sampson is a guy who has 70+ NBA starts, so I kinda doubt he's someone they'd send to the DLeague, which would mean one fewer spot. Maybe that means Davis is going to the D League?
Sampson is a good defender, not much of an offensive threat, but good size and athleticism, and I can see him contributing at the 4 or maybe even the 3.
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RE: Projected Grizzlies 2016-17 Final Roster
Chandler Parsons fully participated in the Grizzlies' last two practices but has yet to be cleared for game action. "No problems at all with the knee," he told ESPN in a text message. Parsons hopes to play in Memphis' opener, but he understands that the Grizzlies will take a cautious approach in his return from the second surgery on his right knee in two years.
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RE: Projected Grizzlies 2016-17 Final Roster
(10-21-2016 07:02 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote: The Grizz site says they signed Jakarr Sampson and cut Kellen Dunham. Dunham had only been signed the day before, and I had guessed it was just to stash him in the DLeague, but Sampson is a guy who has 70+ NBA starts, so I kinda doubt he's someone they'd send to the DLeague, which would mean one fewer spot. Maybe that means Davis is going to the D League?
Sampson is a good defender, not much of an offensive threat, but good size and athleticism, and I can see him contributing at the 4 or maybe even the 3.
Davis would still count as a roster spot
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RE: Projected Grizzlies 2016-17 Final Roster
Troy Williams got a spot.
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RE: Projected Grizzlies 2016-17 Final Roster
Why would you sign Sampson on 10/21 then waive him on 10/22?
Regardless, it looks like they went with Williams. I'm not surprised, disappointed for DJ, I still think he has a place in the league. I've never seen him come into a game and not make a positive impact.
I'm happy they moved on from Adams. Could've had Rodney Hood on this roster, I'll never understand it.
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RE: Projected Grizzlies 2016-17 Final Roster
(10-22-2016 06:16 PM)NigelTufnel Wrote: Why would you sign Sampson on 10/21 then waive him on 10/22?
Regardless, it looks like they went with Williams. I'm not surprised, disappointed for DJ, I still think he has a place in the league. I've never seen him come into a game and not make a positive impact.
I'm happy they moved on from Adams. Could've had Rodney Hood on this roster, I'll never understand it.
I don't know for sure but I saw something about d-league rights.
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RE: Projected Grizzlies 2016-17 Final Roster
(10-22-2016 04:26 PM)Latilleon Wrote: (10-22-2016 02:29 PM)Brother Bluto Wrote: https://twitter.com/tribjazz/status/789893753204899841
Jordan Adams out. Hope he is about to continue his career after he recovers.
Sad I think he coulda been a good player if he didn't get injured
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