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Griz rookie needs right situations
Although other PGs ahead of him, Conley will get his chances to shine
By Ronald Tillery (Contact)
Friday, October 26, 2007

Mike Conley walked toward the scorer's table to check in for the second half of Wednesday night's game with Grizzlies coach Marc Iavaroni in tow.

Iavaroni wanted to deliver a few last-minute pointers to his rookie point guard, and the most audible instruction was what most players want to hear.

If the opportunity presented itself, Iavaroni advised Conley, take over the game.

Conley promptly found Andre Brown for a dunk, and soon fed Hakim Warrick for a fast-break lay-up. Despite missing his three shots, Conley appeared mostly unflappable in those 10 minutes, handing out three assists and turning the ball over just once.

He was steady without making dreadful mistakes. Conley simply blended in.

Griz rookie needs right situations : Grizzlies : Commercial Appeal

Up Close with Mike Conley, Jr.

By: Bill Ingram Last Updated: 10/25/07 11:33 PM ET | 184 times read

When the Memphis Grizzlies chose Mike Conley, Jr. with the fourth overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft it wasn't with the idea that they were getting an immediate impact player. It was with the idea that they were getting someone who would help push the ball for head coach Marc Iavaroni, while having time behind Damon Stoudamire and Kyle Lowry to develop into one of the great floor leaders of the future. HOOPSWORLD caught up with Mike recently and talked to him about the opportunity and the challenge in front of him.

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