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Ex-Lakers Star Backs Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins Decision With Parallels to Blake Griffin’s $5.5B NBA Franchise Shakeup

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The Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to part ways with Taylor Jenkins sent shockwaves through the NBA, raising questions about the team’s direction. Did the Memphis Grizzlies commit a huge mistake, or was it the need of the hour? Taylor Jenkins had been with the team for 6 seasons, leading them to back-to-back 50+ win seasons and securing No. 2 seeds in the Western Conference in 2021-22 and 2022-23. On paper, that resume doesn’t scream fireable offen…

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Ex-Lakers Star Backs Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins Decision With Parallels to Blake Griffin’s $5.5B NBA Franchise Shakeup

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Misuse of Ja Morant "Primary Motivator," for Dismissing Jenkins

Many NBA peers are still in shock that the Memphis Grizzlies dismissed Taylor Jenkins from his head coaching duties a few weeks before the playoffs start. However, more and more information is starting to come to light surrounding the decision. The organization had become dissatisfied with how Ja Morant had been optimized in his coaching scheme. Tim MacMahon of ESPN elaborated on the decision to fire Taylor Jenkins. “This decision to do it now …

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Grizzlies reportedly fired Taylor Jenkins for 1 key reason

May 3, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins watches during the first half in game two of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports The Memphis Grizzlies have been reluctant to offer a public explanation for their surprising firing of coach Taylor Jenkins. A new report reveals, however, that there was one major c…

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Grizzlies optimizing Ja Morant was key factor in moving on from Taylor Jenkins?

The Memphis offense had moved away from Morant this season. Now that they have fired Jenkins and assistant coach Noah LaRoche, there is expected to be a reset around Morant. “This decision to do it now and to move on from LaRoche, and to lean back into all the pick and roll stuff… this was a decision that was about optimizing Ja Morant,” said Tim MacMahon. “That was a primary motivator for this decision.”Source: RealGM What’s the buzz on Twitter…

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Ex-Lakers Star Backs Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins Decision With Parallels to Blake Griffin’s $5.5B NBA Franchise Shakeup

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Ex-Lakers Star Backs Grizzlies’ Taylor Jenkins Decision With Parallels to Blake Griffin’s $5.5B NBA Franchise Shakeup

Misuse of Ja Morant "Primary Motivator," for Dismissing Jenkins

Grizzlies reportedly fired Taylor Jenkins for 1 key reason

Grizzlies optimizing Ja Morant was key factor in moving on from Taylor Jenkins?

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