3sob.com | September 2012

Assessing the Enemy…Brooklyn Nets

By Steve Danziger On September 25, 2012 · 1 Comment · In September 2012

Enemy: Brooklyn Nets
Coach: Avery Johnson
Potential Starting 5: Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Gerald Wallace, Kris Humphries, Brook Lopez
Other Key Players: CJ Watson, Marshon Brooks, Andray Blatche, Reggie Evans, Mirza Teletovic
Threats: Offense, Hustle guys, Playmaking, Depth
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 1-0
Commentary:

I happened to be in Brooklyn on Saturday, and decided to wander over to the new Barclays Center, where the revamped Nets team will be playing their home games this season. It was [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Boston Celtics

By Steve Danziger On September 24, 2012 · 1 Comment · In September 2012

Here we go again! 3 Shades of Blue is back for another week of pre-season snapshots of all 29 of our opponents. This week we will be taking a look at the Atlantic Division. If you’re just joining us, be sure to check out our analyses of all our Western Conference foes!

Enemy: Boston Celtics
Coach: Doc Rivers
Potential Starting 5: Rajon Rondo, Courtney Lee, Paul Pierce, Brandon Bass, Kevin Garnett
Other Key Players: Avery [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Sacramento Kings

By Steve Danziger On September 21, 2012 · 1 Comment · In September 2012

With this preview, 3 Shades of Blue concludes its analysis of the Grizzlies’ Western Conference foes, but we’re not done yet! Tune in next week as we turn our eyes towards the Eastern Conference, beginning with the Boston Celtics on Monday…

Enemy: Sacramento Kings
Coach: Keith Smart
Potential Starting 5: Isiah Thomas, Marcus Thornton, Tyreke Evans, Jason Thompson, Demarcus Cousins
Other Key Players: Thomas Robinson, Aaron Brooks, Jimmer Fredette, James Johnson, Chuck Hayes
Threats: All-around athleticism, Interior muscle, Exterior scoring [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Phoenix Suns

By Steve Danziger On September 20, 2012 · 4 Comments · In September 2012

Enemy: Phoenix Suns
Coach: Alvin Gentry
Potential Starting 5: Goran Dragic, Jared Dudley, Michael Beasley, Luis Scola, Marcin Gortat
Other Key Players: Shannon Brown, Kendall Marshall, Markieff Morris, Channing Frye, Sebastian Telfair
Threats: Surprise factor, Depth, Energy guys, Outside shooting
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 1-2
Commentary:

The times, they are a’ changin’ in Phoenix. And that may not be a bad thing. I’ll sing to the tune of declaring my stance that the Suns will be a pesky team [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Los Angeles Lakers

By Steve Danziger On September 19, 2012 · 3 Comments · In September 2012

Enemy: Los Angeles Lakers
Coach: Mike Brown
Potential Starting 5: Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard*
Other Key Players: Antawn Jamison, Jordan Hill, Jodie Meeks, Steve Blake, Devin Ebanks
Threats: Scorers, Experience, Balance, Long-range shooting
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 1-2
Commentary:

Let me start things off by saying I am completely aware of the acquisitions that the Lakers made this offseason. However, I still chose to use a picture of a lonely Mamba for [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Brooklyn Nets

Assessing the Enemy…Boston Celtics

Assessing the Enemy…Sacramento Kings

Assessing the Enemy…Phoenix Suns

Assessing the Enemy…Los Angeles Lakers

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