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Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:06 am
by Hotshot Hower
With Griz backcourt packed, Crittenton could be headed out before season startshttp://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/jul/22/five-is-a-crowd/"I like that kid," the observer said. "He can play."
The kid?
Javaris Crittenton.
Will he play in Memphis next season?
That appears to be a 50-50 proposition as Crittenton, a 6-5 combo guard, is likely the odd man out in the five-way guard conundrum facing the Grizzlies. Crittenton, whom Memphis acquired in the Pau Gasol trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in February, is expecting to have another address fresh off his summer workout and the realization of where he fits in the pecking order.
Crittenton understandably is indifferent about his status with Mayo bringing buzz and high draft status, and Jaric entering with a long-term, lucrative contract.
"It's up in the air right now," Crittenton said. "You never know if I'm going to be traded. It's the NBA. You can't be relaxed. I just want to be somewhere I can play."
Reportedly, the Griz and Orlando Magic were engaged in trade talks regarding Crittenton soon after the summer league schedule. But Wallace said Monday that nothing was imminent on any front.
Wallace downplayed any notion that Crittenton or anyone else would be traded to Orlando or anywhere else any time soon. Wallace said the Griz haven't had more than cursory discussions with any team.
and more...
Wallace, though, didn't rule out addressing the guard situation before training camp begins in October.
"Probably in the best interest of the player and developing the guards is to make some change at some point," Wallace said. "We've got four talented guys with high aspirations for their careers. It's hard to develop four young guards."
When assessing the "young" guards, Crittenton is closest to Mayo's skill set without the long-range shooting ability.
this to add:
Crittenton has reached out to former NBA guard Mark Price, a Grizzlies consultant, for instruction since the 2007-08 season ended.
"He's taught me a lot. He's a great shooter," Crittenton said. "In order to improve my shooting, I wanted to work with one of the best. He emphasized footwork. A lot of people don't understand how important footwork is with shooting. He broke down a lot of stuff to me that I didn't even know would help your shot."
I want this kid on our team now!!!
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:09 am
by magicfan4life05
he must headed out now, not later!
this man needs to come home to reunite with his brother of so long ago,
seriously javaris needs orlando, and the magic need javaris...perfect match, but will it ever happen.........
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:17 am
by CourtsideTV
hes 6'5? he can play sg!
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:19 am
by Hotshot Hower
magicfan4life05 wrote:he must headed out now, not later!
this man needs to come home to reunite with his brother of so long ago,
seriously javaris needs orlando, and the magic need javaris...perfect match, but will it ever happen.........
yeah, I think so.
You have to bet Dwight is lobbying for this and probably Javaris too along with there agents Aaron Goodwin (Dwight's agent) and Wallace Prather who I read was an under-study of Goodwin.
keep them fingers crossed!
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:21 am
by whocares
1. that he cannot shoot does not bode well.
2. can he dribble ?
3. can he make plays without too many mental lapses?
4. can he defend?
5. the rest is inconsequential.
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:32 am
by Hotshot Hower
oh and I was doing a little reading on Wallace Prather who is the agent for Crittenton and Josh Smith...
His father Wallace Prather III recently passed away but was well known throughout the AAU circuit of prep stars (i.e. Dwight Howard, Josh Smith, Javarris Crittenton) aka Atlanta Celtics...
Prather's only clients are Critt and J-Smoove...
so I'm just seeing how all this could come to play which increases our chances at nabbing Critt
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:42 am
by cedric76
JC is the only reason i check Realgm 3 time a day
come on otis one more great move
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:37 pm
by ivDT
cedric76 wrote:JC is the only reason i check Realgm 3 time a day
come on otis one more great move
lol. good to know i'm not the only one.
hurry the f up, otis.
magic fans are waiting for crispy crittenton with bated breath.
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:49 pm
by mhectorgato
ivDT wrote:cedric76 wrote:JC is the only reason i check Realgm 3 time a day
come on otis one more great move
lol. good to know i'm not the only one.
hurry the f up, otis.
magic fans are waiting for crispy crittenton with bated breath.
Me too.
The waiting is the hard part.
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:53 pm
by Magicalltheway
cedric76 wrote:JC is the only reason i check Realgm 3 time a day
come on otis one more great move
Im at work and one my screen is on real gm on constant basis and refresh button is my most used button just to see if we got Javaris
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:32 pm
by magicman123
pietrus, lee, johnson, crittenton, battie (injury) wouldnt be a bad offseason
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:34 pm
by CraZyPraiZ
Magicalltheway wrote:cedric76 wrote:JC is the only reason i check Realgm 3 time a day
come on otis one more great move
Im at work and one my screen is on real gm on constant basis and refresh button is my most used button just to see if we got Javaris
Me too. It's the only reason im keep checking the forums.
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:48 pm
by Horcy
CourtsideTV wrote:hes 6'5? he can play sg!
Yes, but we have many better guards, Lee has a better outside shooting. If we get him, we need to develop Crittenton as a pg.
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:35 pm
by sChOlaRlY_Magi
CraZyPraiZ wrote:Magicalltheway wrote:cedric76 wrote:JC is the only reason i check Realgm 3 time a day
come on otis one more great move
Im at work and one my screen is on real gm on constant basis and refresh button is my most used button just to see if we got Javaris
Me too. It's the only reason im keep checking the forums.
This is freakin hilarious cause you can add me to this list right now as well! Although I do come on to check for other things when there is more news..
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:03 pm
by craig01
Let's get him.
Re: Memphis Commercial Appeal: Crittenton could be headed out
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:48 am
by bgassassin
Just to add to this. Like another Griz poster said, when Tillery releases an article like this a move tends to happen in a week or two after the article. Good luck.
