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Assessing the Enemy…Chicago Bulls

By Steve Danziger On October 1, 2012 · 2 Comments · In October 2012

Enemy: Chicago Bulls
Coach: Tom Thibodeau
Potential Starting 5: Derrick Rose*, Richard Hamilton, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah
Other Key Players: Kirk Hinrich, Taj Gibson, Nate Robinson, Jimmy Butler, Marco Belinelli
Threats: Interior hustle, Steady players on the wing, Multi-faceted offense, Team defense
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 1-1
Commentary:

Few fan bases have grown as accustomed to winning as Chicago Bulls fans did during the 90’s. Michael Jordan really spoiled the city, as he, Scottie Pippen, and the [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Toronto Raptors

By Steve Danziger On September 28, 2012 · Add Comment · In September 2012

Enemy: Toronto Raptors
Coach: Dwane Casey
Potential Starting 5: Kyle Lowry, Demar Derozan, Landry Fields, Andrea Bargnani, Jonas Valancuinias
Other Key Players: Jose Calderon, Terrence Ross, Linas Kleiza, Amir Johnson, Ed Davis
Threats: Depth, Ability to stretch the floor, Competent floor generals
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 1-1
Commentary:

The Toronto Raptors are always an interesting benchmark in comparing and contrasting our teams, as we broke into the league together in 1995. Coincidentally, our franchise histories (basketball-wise) are near identical. [...]

Assessing the Enemy…Philadelphia 76ers

By Steve Danziger On September 27, 2012 · 1 Comment · In September 2012

Enemy: Philadelphia 76ers
Coach: Doug Collins
Potential Starting 5: Jrue Holliday, Jason Richardson, Evan Turner, Spencer Hawes, Andrew Bynum
Other Key Players: Thaddeus Young, Nick Young, Lavoy Allen, Kwame Brown, Dorrell Wright
Threats: Well coached, Smooth ballhandlers, Interior size, Versatility
Grizzlies 2011-12 Record vs.: 1-0
Commentary:

Clap your hands, everybody, for Philadelphia 76ers. Stomp your feet, everybody… I apologize, but if you listened to this song that they play in the arena, you would understand just how darn [...]

Assessing the Enemy…New York Knicks

By Steve Danziger On September 26, 2012 · 1 Comment · In September 2012

Hey gang! Given my extensive familiarity with the New York Knicks, their team snapshot got a bit lengthy. I apologize, but promise a cupcake and cookie reward for those of you brave readers who make it to the end!

Enemy: New York Knicks
Coach: Mike Woodson
Potential Starting 5: Raymond Felton, Iman Shumpert*, Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler
Other Key Players: Jason Kidd, JR Smith, Ronnie Brewer, Steve Novak, Marcus Camby
Threats: Deadeye shooters, Isolation [...]

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…Chicago Bulls

Assessing the Enemy…Toronto Raptors

Assessing the Enemy…Philadelphia 76ers

Assessing the Enemy…New York Knicks

Assessing the Enemy…Brooklyn Nets

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