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Grizzlies Owner, Who Has a Sterling Record in Such Matters, Takes Control of Memphis Draft
Grizzlies Owner, Who Has a Sterling Record in Such Matters, Takes Control of Memphis Draft
Good morning, Grizzlies fans. How about some awesome news to go with your Malt 'o Meal? The Memphis Commercial-Appeal 's Ron Tillery reports , you decide: [Owner Michael] Heisley made it clear that he will take a fresh approach to the NBA Draft, which unfolds tonight in New York with the Griz owning the fifth and 28th picks. The Chicago-based billionaire insists that he'll have final say on ...
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ESPN.com - TrueHoop — ... Judge Pechman's ruling will do little to remedy those problems. But still, would it not be nice, for once, to see the manipulative David Stern be forced to swallow a dose of medicine? Would it not be satisfying to watch Clay "The Extortionist” Bennett crawl back to Oklahoma City and admit defeat? The evidence in this case is far from overwhelming for either side. For once, just once, let us hope the general public gets a chance to feel what it's like to be a winner." Memphis owner Michael Heisley, taking over the war room. When ...

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