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The difference between Marc and his brother Pau are vast. In terms of Brad Pitt movies, Marc is Fight Club, Pau is 7 Years in Tibet.
Posted 10/16 at 6:26 PM
It’s been about 6 months since we last saw the Grizzlies play a regular season game. And what better way to judge what we’ve learned about the Grizz then to compare them to songs I’ve added to my iTunes in the past six months.
“Idioteque” – Calico Horse
“I haven’t seen enough. You haven’t seen enough.”
To Allen Iverson, who wants to show the NBA that they haven’t seen enough of him. And Grizz fan’s surely haven’t seen enough of Iverson who has been nursing an injured hamstring.
“Can’t Tell Me Nothing” – Kanye West
“I guess the money should’ve changed him. I guess I should have forgot where I came from.”
To Marc Gasol, who didn’t rest after a successful rookie campaign. He went home to Spain and ran mountains to improve. He’s my favorite Grizz player since Shane Battier and he’s only been here a year. And I detest his brother. Who saw this coming?
“You and I” – Wilco
“But you and I, I think we can take it. All the good with the bad, make something that no one else has…”
To Rudy Gay and O.J Mayo, who are looking to be one of the rare shooting guard/small forward combos to dominate together. Last year they coexisted fine, but this year Grizz Nation wants to see them play off each other, feed off each other, create for each other.
“Paradise Cove” – Pete Yorn
“I got what I wanted when you showed up. I got what I wanted and it’s never enough.”
To Grizzlies critics who still aren’t happy with the offseason moves. Critics have been calling for a low-post scorer and more spending since Pau was traded, and Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley did that two-fold with Zach Randolph and A.I. It’s never enough.
“Can’t Say No” – The Helio Sequence
“Calculate, consecrate, elevate it, give it up to reality”
To Mike Conley, who needs to elevate his game. He’s a top 5 pick in his 3rd year. He’s shown causal improvement over the last two seasons, but this season could be a make or break year for him. That’s the reality.
“The Royal We” – Silversun Pickups
“We are ready for the siege. We are armed up to the teeth.”
To Chris Wallace, for arming the Grizzlies roster with weapons. With key additions Zach Randolph, Allen Iverson, Hasheem Thabeet, DeMarre Caroll and Sam Young, Wallace has assembled a roster full of talent. It’s up to coach Lionel Hollins and the players to make it work, but one thing is certain, this is the most talented Grizzlies roster since their playoff years.
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ENJOYED the preseason game, Saturday against the Pistons. It was great to see the coach use the rest of the team, so we could see their skills. Our team looked like an complete team, playing a complete game of basketball (rebound, defense & around the basketball). That is what I want to see this season. Give our all!