Okay, Memphis. I’m Willing To Give This Another Shot.

Posted by on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 1 Comment

Maybe most impressive about tonight’s Grizzlies win was that they did it without an impressive night from Gasol, who has been the Grizzlies’ MVP this season. Gasol came into Tuesday 26th in PERs. Even on what was a tough night against a physical Cavs team, Gasol made his impact with two key buckets late on hook shots, along with eight rebounds and four assists. His all-around game is reminiscent of a nastier version of his All-Star brother, complete with manbeard.

via Daily Dime #2 by Matt Moore- ESPN

Dear Memphis,

I know I said last time that we were through. But given how you’ve gotten yourself together, even when I was skeptical, I’m willing to reconsider. We’re not back together, I want to make that clear. But we can start seeing each other if you want. I miss OJAM spotting up and Marc with the lefty and Rudy on the break. I’m even starting to think Zach Randolph is pretty good.

I want you to know that it wasn’t the same without you, but also that I can live without you. I don’t want to be in one of those relationships. Kevin Arnovitz’ incessant late-night crying is enough to make me want to stay away forever, and only see the Lakers. But that’s not me. So I’m willing to give this another shot. Please don’t make me hate you.

Love,
Matt

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About Matt Moore: Matt Moore is a Senior NBA Blogger for CBSSports.com's Eye on Basketball blog, weekend editor of Pro Basketball Talk on NBCSports.com, and co-editor of Voice on the Floor. He lives in Kansas City due to an unbelievably complex set of circumstances and enjoys mid-90's pop rock, long walks on the beach and the novels of Tim Sandlin.

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khandor

Matt,

Once you've given up on a team and stopped cheering for them to succeed, isn't it against some sort of "Sports fans' Code of Ethics" to recant and slink back to THAT same team with your proverbial tail drooping between your legs? :-)

In all seriousness ... the Grizz appear to be on the upswing and right now wouls seem to be as good as any to hop back on the bandwagon.

Cheers

PS. Absolutely loved what Rudy Gay did to successfully handle Lebron James coming down the stretch of last night's game. As I said prior to the 2006 NBA Draft, the 2 best players from that class were always going to be Brandon Roy [mature beyond his years] and the former concensus No. 1 overall pick [from the pre-season of the previous NCAA campaign], who saw his stock drop drastically over the course of 6 months [i.e. Rudy Gay]. Legitimate NBA "talent" like that possessed by Roy and Gay, at their size, should never ever be passed over for the long term "potential" of a Big Man.

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