tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post187330059444995960..comments2024-02-22T04:37:17.273-06:00Comments on 3 Shades of Blue - A Memphis Grizzlies Blog: Guest Post: Blue Bear RisingJoshua Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03823016900461353737noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-72823252533851261812008-03-11T16:55:00.000-05:002008-03-11T16:55:00.000-05:00Excellent post. Very well thought out and it was ...Excellent post. Very well thought out and it was a great read.<BR/><BR/>Optimism is contagious. I just hope that it isn't crushed by the lottery or Mr. Heisley.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646933911023987060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-83232293056086891202008-03-11T09:14:00.000-05:002008-03-11T09:14:00.000-05:00I meant to include it in the column, but I think t...I meant to include it in the column, but I think that Jerry would LOVE to be in Wallace's shoes right now. And in fairness, Chris Wallace owes Jerry for the "assist."<BR/><BR/>The same way that Danny Ainge built on Wallace's work in Boston, Wallace has the chance to build on Jerry's work here. <BR/><BR/>As for Heisley, it does him no good to put a losing team on the floor year after year--not if he wants to make money, not if he wants to sell. So I'd look for Heisley to give Biggie some wiggle room this summer. <BR/><BR/>Also, if we're going to follow San Antonio's model for success, the key will be reasonable contracts. I think the prototype for this is Darko's contract: Bigger check for fewer years. That gives you flexibility when it comes to roster moves. <BR/><BR/>Even if Darko doesn't continue to improve, we're only on the hook with him for two more seasons.<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping that we'll be able to lure a star free agent with a similar deal. For example: If everyone else is offering Antwan Jamison $7M/5 years, and we offer $10M/3 years, I think that's a classic case of money talks. <BR/><BR/>We'll see . . .<BR/><BR/>L3EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-48253240169765572802008-03-10T20:30:00.000-05:002008-03-10T20:30:00.000-05:00Well written post and well thought out. But dont b...Well written post and well thought out. But dont believe most of it will happen. Why would Heisley all of a sudden start spending money this summer when he has shown lately that he wants the cheapest team on earth.<BR/><BR/>You can tell that by the fact that the two biggest trade pieces we have ever had (Pau Gasol and Eddie Jones) ended up giving us nothing. We actually bought out Eddie Jones instead of trading is huge expiring contract for something useful. And i know it might end up being ok but the Pau trade was still a joke in my opinion and a slap in the face by Heisley to the fans.<BR/><BR/>I think Wallace might have some good ideas but I have no reason to believe Heisley will allow him to do any of them. Jerry West had his hands tied and so does Wallace.<BR/><BR/>In the end i hope you are exactly right but ive lost my hope the last few months.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00084842687611182500noreply@blogger.com