Your Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Thread III

[YankeeVol]

I have to say, I have no idea why there are so many Grizz fans clamoring for Valenciunas to come back.

He played much better in Memphis

 

[gordonr24]

Hopefully our new coach is still here this time next year.

 

[Kingston Vol]

He played much better in Memphis

He sure did. I’m just not sure what value that has to a team that should tank for another year.

I guess I’m just saying I’d be indifferent to whatever he decides to do.

 

[gordonr24]

I don’t see any harm in Jonas V opting in for next year. Gives JJJ another year to bulk up. He’s not ready to play the 5, but he will be eventually.

 

[Kingston Vol]

I don’t see any harm in Jonas V opting in for next year. Gives JJJ another year to bulk up. He’s not ready to play the 5, but he will be eventually.

Sure - it’s absolutely fine if he comes back.

But what I mean is, I’ve noticed a lot of Grizzlies fans tying their hopes to him coming back. Almost a doom and gloom approach if he leaves and that’s funny to me. But some people seem to think this roster is a pick or two away from competing for the playoffs and I just don’t see that.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Calkins: New Grizz coach Taylor Jenkins has a blue-blood resume and a blue-collar style - The Daily Memphian

 

[Kingston Vol]

 

[Power T-Rev]

He can’t even fooking read

I laughed at this. Not gonna lie

 

[95 Vol Alum]

I laughed at this. Not gonna lie

It went over my head.

 

[Power T-Rev]

It went over my head.

It was a Connor McGregor quote from a press conference he did awhile back

 

[gordonr24]

Sure - it’s absolutely fine if he comes back.

But what I mean is, I’ve noticed a lot of Grizzlies fans tying their hopes to him coming back. Almost a doom and gloom approach if he leaves and that’s funny to me. But some people seem to think this roster is a pick or two away from competing for the playoffs and I just don’t see that.

Having Jonas back next year would help the team remain competitive as it rebuilds. Nothing more.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

RIP, Forrest Goodman. Sobering to hear of a contemporary passing.

 

[Kingston Vol]

Tank szn

 

[95 Vol Alum]

Tank szn

May not matter with only top 4 protected on the pick.

 

[Kingston Vol]

May not matter with only top 4 protected on the pick.

I thought it was a top 6 protection?

 

[95 Vol Alum]

I thought it was a top 6 protection?

You are right, thanks.

 

[YankeeVol]

 

[gordonr24]

Kind of surprised

 

[YankeeVol]

Kind of surprised

Same. He shouldn’t get that much on another deal.

 

[TBrown]

Same. He shouldn’t get that much on another deal.

Not AAV but bigger dollars

I would have preferred he opt in

 

[YankeeVol]

Not AAV but bigger dollars

I would have preferred he opt in

Same

 

[n_huffhines]

Same. He shouldn’t get that much on another deal.

He may be thinking he just wants the security. I don't see him making $17.6M per year, but maybe he thinks he can get 4/$64M and it is better than risking injury. I've always liked him, but he's a regular season center.

 

[YankeeVol]

Not AAV but bigger dollars

I would have preferred he opt in

He may be thinking he just wants the security. I don't see him making $17.6M per year, but maybe he thinks he can get 4/$64M and it is better than risking injury. I've always liked him, but he's a regular season center.

I was going to say the same in my original reply but got lazy. I get why, I just don’t want him signed long term. 2-3 year deal max IMO

 

[gordonr24]

Congrats Big Spain

 

[Blake25p]

Yup congrats Marc!!!