commercialappeal.com - 7/9/2008
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With "Dedication" tattooed on his left bicep and "Sacrifice" on his right, O.J. Mayo stood at the center of attention. With his play, the Grizzlies' highly touted draft pick suggested yet another word. "Smooth." That's how new teammate Mike Conley described Mayo's game. Griz general manager Chris Wallace used the word, too, in a separate conversation. It's too soon to say whether Mayo's ...
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Afternoon Workout
3 Shades of Blue —
... of boards but disappeared at other times. Maybe he is just feeling his way around instead of trying to impose himself on the action or maybe the rumors about his motivation are true. I don't know yet but he definately didn't look like someone ready to replace Hakim in the starting lineup yet. Also disappointing was Javaris Crittenton who really had trouble running the point. For an excellent recap of the morning workout I suggest you read Chris Herrington's blog or Ron Tillery's recap in the CA.
First Cup: Wednesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... in the afternoon. Durant has a problem: He's a workaholic. From Oklahoma City's perspective, when you're watching a team being built from the ground up, it's a good problem to have. 'I just can't come to the gym and sit on the sidelines,' Durant admitted. 'It was a bonehead move on my part not to bring my shoes.' That problem was easily rectified. Durant received his size 18s early Tuesday and was ready to go once tip-off began, joining the starting lineup. Durant had gotten his way." ...
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