tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post4107915443960409735..comments2024-02-22T04:37:17.273-06:00Comments on 3 Shades of Blue - A Memphis Grizzlies Blog: 3 Games Away: Or Chris Wallace and the FingerJoshua Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03823016900461353737noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-85859193708937798422008-02-19T05:34:00.000-06:002008-02-19T05:34:00.000-06:00Wallace's track with the Celtics wasn't all that g...Wallace's track with the Celtics wasn't all that great. You think it's coincidence they're better after he left.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-88716567360881343372008-02-16T13:15:00.000-06:002008-02-16T13:15:00.000-06:00Okay then.... Chris Wallace is now writing for the...Okay then.... Chris Wallace is now writing for the site....Vin Baker...hmmmm?....This draft has some depth but not where we need it...in the late 20s. The reason that finds like Josh Howard stick in the mind is because they are rare. Purposely aiming to pick in the 20s would be just stupid, really, really stupid. The lakers still make the playoffs without Bryant. I dont know if you've been watching but they're a really good all round side now. Its not just Kobe anymore. Still I guess if theres some kind of car park team bus explosion then yeah....I guess Wallace did good. Im guessing he goes to prison for setting the explosions though. Was he counting on an injured Kobe when he made the trade? Of course not. For the record a top 20 pick is not th esame as a late lottery pick.....unless youve got a really poor GM making the pick......ah....okay I get it now....Kudosmullet is gonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323752478277506851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-87923506829598382172008-02-15T15:56:00.000-06:002008-02-15T15:56:00.000-06:00Can we get a proofreader? Anyway.The Lakers might ...Can we get a proofreader? Anyway.<BR/><BR/>The Lakers might make the playoffs but they won't get much further than the first round without an effective Bryant.<BR/><BR/>And I hope this draft is as deep as people claim it will be. We'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-75081865463577067612008-02-15T14:45:00.000-06:002008-02-15T14:45:00.000-06:00good article...Go Rockets!Go Suns!Go Spurs!Go Nugg...good article...<BR/><BR/>Go Rockets!<BR/>Go Suns!<BR/>Go Spurs!<BR/>Go Nuggets!<BR/>Go Mavericks!<BR/>Go Hornets!<BR/>Go Warriors!<BR/>Go Blazers!<BR/>Go Jazz!zackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06790781498987282762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-79919809407848568482008-02-15T14:01:00.000-06:002008-02-15T14:01:00.000-06:00The last time Wallace had 3 first round picks, I b...The last time Wallace had 3 first round picks, I believe he chose Joe Johnson, Joseph Forte and Kedrick Brown; he then traded Johnson for 1/2 season of Rodney Rogers. That track record doesn't give me great confidence...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-70973960360991134862008-02-15T12:43:00.000-06:002008-02-15T12:43:00.000-06:00"Um didn't Coach Ivey covet Mike Conely. So that w..."Um didn't Coach Ivey covet Mike Conely. So that would mean that he realy didn't draft him correct."<BR/>Wallace told me that he would have taken Conley if he had the 3rd pick in the draft. Just because other people liked him also doesn't mean Wallace shouldn't be credited for picking up the phone and calling his name. <BR/><BR/>Unless you just want to force all of the negatives on Wallace but give him no credit for the positive moves he made. <BR/><BR/>"Wallace had no idea Kobe would get hurt, unless he's psychic. And I wouldn't count Kobe and the Lakers out just yet."<BR/><BR/>Well I did compare early picks with mid to late 20 picks so you can't really say I am predicting the Lakers to fall out of the playoffs. However they are just three games out of 9th place, Bynum and Kobe are hurt and the likelihood of the Lakers ending with the top spot in the conference is far less likely. That was the point I was trying to make. <BR/><BR/>"Even if they don't fall, if CW is a great evaluator of talent then he should be able to get the better player even later in the round." <BR/><BR/>That was the point I was trying to make. <BR/><BR/>Remember also that only about 22% of first round draft picks have good careers in the NBA. That means 78% don't. With 5 picks the Grizzlies should average 1 good to great player. 2 players would be above average. I fully expect some of these draft picks to not work out but we can't strike out either. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for all of your comments. You make some great points.Chip Crainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633190293643815540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-36840579365691288592008-02-15T12:07:00.000-06:002008-02-15T12:07:00.000-06:00Um didn't Coach Ivey covet Mike Conely. So that wo...Um didn't Coach Ivey covet Mike Conely. So that would mean that he realy didn't draft him correct. And does that same tract record then include Casey Jacobson, and the waving of Kiney? Or bringing in J-Crit when when Lowery is already better now, not to mention you just bought out a point gaurd just weeks ago. no I think you are wrong about this guy totally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-59792479452288128862008-02-15T12:00:00.000-06:002008-02-15T12:00:00.000-06:00Its a damn shame that the Griz don't play the Lake...Its a damn shame that the Griz don't play the Lakers again until the end of March. If the game was tomorrow I wouldn't be surprised to see Wallace sign Jeff Gillooly to a 10 day contract.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-12966525185303849522008-02-15T11:19:00.000-06:002008-02-15T11:19:00.000-06:00Chip, why soooooo much love for Wallace? Wallace ...Chip, why soooooo much love for Wallace? Wallace had no idea Kobe would get hurt, unless he's psychic. And I wouldn't count Kobe and the Lakers out just yet. It's still too early to tell. The trade is done, and we have to live with it, but let's not try to make it into something it's not....a great move! I do hope luck falls Wallace's way, as every Grizz fan should. Still don't make Wallace into something he's not, remember he also traded Joe Johnson to Phoenix. Chris Wallace's resume is not impressive now. Here's hoping it will be in the future!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-70417472560995975602008-02-15T11:11:00.000-06:002008-02-15T11:11:00.000-06:00Good analysis Chip. I guess your main point is th...Good analysis Chip. I guess your main point is that if the Lakers fall out of the playoffs because of Kobe's finger then the Grizzlies would get a higher pick. True, but realistic.<BR/><BR/>However, that would mean that 5 or 6 teams would have to play better ball (win more games) than the Lakers over the the last 30 games. Even with Kobe's hurt finger, I doubt that Utah, Dallas, Golden State, Houston, and Denver will all play that much better to overtake the Lakers. San Antonio would be the 6th team, but they have the same number of losses as the Lakers and so are almost tied.<BR/><BR/>Even if they don't fall, if CW is a great evaluator of talent then he should be able to get the better player even later in the round.<BR/><BR/>Either way, it is not like some year's drafts where the top 2 or 3 seem to be so much better than the rest, so the top picks are so much more important. This year's draft seems to be a lot of talent that is all about equal as far as we can tell now.<BR/><BR/>Last, if the Lakers do make the playoffs and do well, like to the finals in the West or the NBA, <B>does that make the Gasol trade look/seem even worse?</B>CarlCRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03853845706594367702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-50135109250628167072008-02-15T10:39:00.000-06:002008-02-15T10:39:00.000-06:00Of course Paul Pierce fell to Wallace at #10. Just...Of course Paul Pierce fell to Wallace at #10. Just like Rudy Gay fell to Houston at #8 which allowed Houston to trade him to us. Amare Stoudamire fell to #9 allowing Phoenix to pick him. Every year some one falls and it takes a gutsy GM to pull the trigger and take the player when so many others are running away. <BR/><BR/>No obvious players fall however. There were questions about Pierce that proved to be answered positively. Michael Olowokandi went #1 in that draft. Raef LaFrenz went #3, Robert Traylor went #6 and Larry Hughes went #8. Obviously those players shouldn't have been drafted ahead of Pierce but GM's decided to anyway. <BR/><BR/>And if Stu Jackson took a player need with the 2nd pick in the draft then he should be symbolicly hung in Vancouver. <BR/><BR/>Oh wait a minute, he already was after the Otis Thorpe trade that cost us a chance at Carmello Anthony or DWade or Chris Bosh. Now that is a bad GM!Chip Crainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633190293643815540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-78575707985928477832008-02-15T09:53:00.000-06:002008-02-15T09:53:00.000-06:00Love the website. Not sure about Wallace's resume....Love the website. Not sure about Wallace's resume. Paul Pierce fell to no.10. Grizz GM at the time, Stu Jackson, was strongly considering Pierce at no.2, but drafted for need instead and went with Bibby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com