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Joerger is about to be shown the door, many grizz fans on suicide alert

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by what, May 21, 2014.

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  1. redhotrox

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Grizzlies owner Robert Pera reached out to Joerger Saturday night, &amp; in conversations then &amp; today convinced him he wanted to keep him.</p>&mdash; David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/statuses/470691299234836480">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source says &quot;highly unlikely&quot; that Joerger gets fired by Grizzlies. Seems like he will remain the coach.</p>&mdash; Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisVernonShow/statuses/470688996637429760">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Guess we will see if &quot;We don't bluff&quot; is for real</p>&mdash; Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisVernonShow/statuses/470689880784531456">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Levien controlled all the strings until he was fired. Possible Pera and Joerger had to develop own relationship.</p>&mdash; Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/geoff_calkins/statuses/470691874463023104">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It's either that or a showdown over compensation. But don't rule out that Pera/Joerger have figured this out.</p>&mdash; Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/geoff_calkins/statuses/470692179875491840">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  2. J.R.

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    We want you! We don't want you! We want you!

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>According a version of events relayed by one source, Grizzlies owner Robert Pera had a change of heart and persuaded Joerger to stay.</p>&mdash; Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KBergCBS/statuses/470694162489430018">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Not clear why Pera would let his coach get this far with another job and then change his mind. The fun continues in Memphis.</p>&mdash; Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KBergCBS/statuses/470694360477351936">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>What turned Joerger back to Grizz, sources say: Several long talks between Pera and him w/ fired CEO Jason Levien no longer between them.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/470699938108551169">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Talks never got moving on compensation once Pera and Joerger started to build a relationship that hadn't been there, sources say.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/470700600188219392">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Grizzlies will start a search for a new GM that will include interim Chris Wallace as a candidate. sources tell Yahoo.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/470700937213124608">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Per <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Twolves&amp;src=hash">#Twolves</a> source: Memphis wanted to swap 1st rd spots + asked for a 2nd rd pick, which MN values. They love Joerger, but that too much.</p>&mdash; Darren Wolfson (@DarrenWolfson) <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenWolfson/statuses/470698441530957824">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>GrizzNation…I know it’s long overdue…I would like to do a Q&amp;A session with you guys. What do you want to know? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FactsOnly&amp;src=hash">#FactsOnly</a></p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470697496495149058">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RaganSmash">@RaganSmash</a> YES! And contrary to reports, I never had a conversation with Minnesota..it never got that far</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470698421876047872">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnyNBA">@JohnnyNBA</a> I think Dave is a great coach. But, personnel has to want to be in Memphis. I know now Dave 100% wants to be here</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470698800030302208">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/doctorchris">@doctorchris</a> I will open up the checkbook and do whatever it takes to bring us closer to a championship organization</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470699025750958080">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/MississippiRebs">@MississippiRebs</a> More this year than previous years combined for sure</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470699225634709504">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/dsf_9d">@dsf_9d</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban">@mcuban</a> nice try...I'm not touching that</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470700184507150337">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/thesulton25">@thesulton25</a> I never really talked 1:1 with Joerger before this weekend. I think he's a great coach.</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470700610011287552">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/shawnintheflesh">@shawnintheflesh</a> Very few if any</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470701383155732480">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/StevieDanziger">@StevieDanziger</a> In retrospect, I should have called out a rival team's player to play. Who would be good?</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470701662735450113">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/jwgerber6">@jwgerber6</a> We are conducting a search now. Whether we decide on Chris or not for GM, I want him in the organization in some capacity</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470703529607180288">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/meredithhood_">@meredithhood_</a> Player Development! We need urgency across the board and players working hard to get better over next 3 months!</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470703982613389312">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/mattwaits">@mattwaits</a> Very involved. I was at the draft combine in Chicago. Who do you like at 22nd pick?</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470705323892686849">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/cbg2r">@cbg2r</a> That's a great idea! We have to look into that</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470705460622815232">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/itsakram">@itsakram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mcuban">@mcuban</a> I just want this team to win a championship. That's all I care about. The spotlight doesn't interest me.</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470706420547989504">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/colinroper">@colinroper</a> Jason Wexler is a superstar. One of my top priorities right now is empowering him.</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470706909759025152">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/jsherm23">@jsherm23</a> Nick, Quincy, Jon, Ed, JJ....all huge potential. Need your guys's help to get on their case about training right now</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470707517832830977">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/stevenrussell">@stevenrussell</a> Don't rush to believe what the media puts out. I'll try to have these Q&amp;A sessions more regularly. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FactsOnly&amp;src=hash">#FactsOnly</a></p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470708605339963392">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisRTS">@ChrisRTS</a> I will aim to be as transparent as possible under condition it does not hurt our team's competitive advantage</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470709030751440896">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/tommy_ewing">@tommy_ewing</a> We are so close...I can feel it. I think we just need to be tighter as a team between Dave,myself,FO,players</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470709419332743168">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/deepfriedcouch">@deepfriedcouch</a> Not really...people who have closely followed my career know I have been through far worse</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470710290737557504">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/suzinlaury">@suzinlaury</a> going from 28 years old not having $ for an apartment to 6 years later Zbo shaking my hand and calling me &quot;Mr Pera&quot;..bizarre</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470711220916322304">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/KendallCruse">@KendallCruse</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FedExForum">@FedExForum</a> Yes, we want to do this soon. Any other arenas we should look at besides Denver/Houston?</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470711757745315841">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/juicemancometh">@juicemancometh</a> I am open to it if it gets us closer to a championship</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470712850374086657">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thanks everyone for the questions! We'll have Q&amp;A sessions periodically moving forward. I really care about our team and will do my best!</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470715604471541760">May 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  4. A_3PO

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    My thought when the Grizzlies were sold was any change would be an improvement. Not so sure about that now.
     
  5. plutoblue11

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    Let's give Minnesota a round of...

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wow..<a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI">@ChrisMannixSI</a> What happened to journalistic integrity? No wonder people are calling me crazy. I would too if any of that was true</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470970363619606528">May 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI">@ChrisMannixSI</a> Btw..you never contacted me. If you want to get your &quot;source&quot; on TV/radio, let's be open and have a talk. Name your time</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470970715261239296">May 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI">@ChrisMannixSI</a> You got me now</p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470975676221104128">May 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI">@ChrisMannixSI</a> Why don't we just talk here so there is full transparency? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FactsOnly&amp;src=hash">#FactsOnly</a></p>&mdash; Robert J Pera (@RobertPera) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertPera/statuses/470977123834789889">May 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    ^ Goodness gracious, this is pathetic
     
  9. what

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    Like I said in another thread, Robert Pera is what one of us would be if we suddenly became the owner of a basketball franchise.

    His back and forth with Mannix is something I've seen a million times on these very boards between posters.

    And yes Pera, you are in fact nutso.
     
  10. J.R.

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    JUST IN:

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    You know who also needs a headset?:

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    This dude is like Royce White lmaooooo
     
  12. Carl Herrera

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    I was looking forward to the part where he tells Mannix to #BeWell
     
  13. what

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    Or, #onlygodcanjudge
     
  14. RedDynasty

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    Something tells me Pera was probably a poster on a Grizzlies fan forum before, in a strange turn of events, buying in the team.
     
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    How interesting would the Grizzlies be if they did a sign-and-trade, Randolph for Pau Gasol this offseason.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Joerger has gotten an extension with Grizzlies. added 2 yrs to his contract - which would make it 4</p>&mdash; Chris Vernon (@ChrisVernonShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisVernonShow/statuses/471388804541341696">May 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Griz coach Dave Joerger's original contract sweetened. 4th year option is now guaranteed. Pera added a 5th year that is a team option</p>&mdash; Ronald Tillery (@CAGrizBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/CAGrizBeat/statuses/471392984424931328">May 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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  17. Carl Herrera

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    We need to do the same with McHale!
     
  18. J.R.

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    McHale is the duck.

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  19. MemphisX

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    Not to add fuel to the fire but he has admitted reading the forum.
     
  20. mr. 13 in 33

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    Parsons looks like Chase Budinger lol
     

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