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A Referendum on Leadership
3shadesofblue.com - 6/8/2009
A Referendum on Leadership
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Do the Grizzlies have the moxey to do what the believe is right despite the warnings of trouble if they do? So much debate is going on around Memphis these days about the #2 pick in the draft and whether or not the Grizzlies will take Ricky Rubio with that selection. If the Grizzlies do ...
commercialappeal.com - 6/9/2009
Grizzlies expect Ricky Rubio visit for workout
— commercialappeal.com — If Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio indeed comes to the America and visits NBA teams before the... draft, the Grizzlies expect to be part of the tour. The 18-year-old's plans are still foreign to Griz general manager Chris Wallace, but several media ... (more) Grizzlies expect Ricky Rubio visit for workout

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Rumors: TA for Willie Green; Memphis #2 Pick
redsarmy.com - 6/9/2009
Rumors: TA for Willie Green; Memphis #2 Pick
— redsarmy.com — The Celtics have surfaced as potential suitors for Memphis' #2 pick in the draft: As the rumor... mill churns, the Griz have been approached by several teams about acquiring the second overall pick. Boston, Houston and New York are said to be among the most recent suitors. Boston and Houston ... (more) Rumors: TA for Willie Green; Memphis #2 Pick

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2009 NBA Mock Draft: Extended Version
thehoopsreport.com - 6/9/2009
2009 NBA Mock Draft: Extended Version
— thehoopsreport.com — By Ryan Feldman rfeldman@thehoopsreport.com Monday, June 08, 2009 1. LA CLIPPERS: Blake Griffin 6-10 248 PF So.... Oklahoma This pick doesn't need much explanation. The Clippers have already stated that they will select Griffin with the first pick. ... (more) 2009 NBA Mock Draft: Extended Version

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BallerBlogger.com — ... Chip Crain of 3 Shades of Blue:  “So much debate is going on around Memphis these days about the #2 pick in the draft and whether or not the Grizzlies will take Ricky Rubio with that selection. If the Grizzlies do will the team have to make additional moves to quarantee Rubio will sign with the Grizzlies. Some people consider this draft pick a referendum on Mike Conley. Why? It seems that drafting another PG, especially one with strong ties to the Spanish League and a hefty buyout clause, means that the Grizzlies either have to trade the pick to a team more ...

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