tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post6546369608839223542..comments2024-02-22T04:37:17.273-06:00Comments on 3 Shades of Blue - A Memphis Grizzlies Blog: Economics of the GrizzliesJoshua Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03823016900461353737noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-22304303061161620822008-07-01T10:07:00.000-05:002008-07-01T10:07:00.000-05:00I agree anonymous. Walker needs to come to camp in...I agree anonymous. Walker needs to come to camp in shape and willing to play hard for this team or his career is over in the NBA. No one will pay him money in the future if he fails with the Grizzlies. He knows Chris Wallace and has a histiry with him so there is a good chance that Wallace can explain the situation to him and get him to perform. <BR/><BR/>I met with Wallace recently at the press conference and Wallace said that Walker brings certain qualities to a team that the Grizzlies currently don't have including an ability to get into players faces and motivate them during a game. Memphis has never had anyone who could do this successfully. If Walker gets in shape, plays hard and acts like the veteran he is then he could be a big aid in improving the team. <BR/><BR/>A lot of ifs but I don't see the Grizzlies wasting money to buy him out unless he makes the locker room an unbearable place to be.Chip Crainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633190293643815540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8878605120366712244.post-75440706186722430172008-07-01T08:17:00.000-05:002008-07-01T08:17:00.000-05:00Maybe it's just me, but I'm thinking that 'Toine w...Maybe it's just me, but I'm thinking that 'Toine will suit up, and maybe even play some. His expiring contract is MUCH more useful to us than a buyout.<BR/><BR/>If he behaves, and puts in good minutes, he'll increase his trade value to a contending team. I'm thinking we'll either hold onto him until February, or play out the season and be that much more under the cap. <BR/><BR/>Trade targets (if he performs well): Denver, Washington, NY, NJ, Orlando. . . somebody that needs a savvy vet to get out of the first or second round, but not already loaded down with old guys..<BR/><BR/>32 years old is NOT old (said the 38 year old man). If he puts his mind to it, he can still contribute, maybe even to this team.<BR/><BR/>L3EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com