RJ Barrett Declining Request From Grizzlies For Private Workout

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Fri May 31, 2019 1:54 pm

The Memphis Grizzlies have been rather open with their intent to select Ja Morant at No. 2, but they have been sending mixed signals of late.

The Grizzlies have requested a private workout with RJ Barrett, but he has declined the invitation so far. Barrett could revisit the possibility over the next three weeks.

Barrett will work out for the New York Knicks, who select No. 3 overall, on June 10.

Via Jonathan Givony/ESPN

mplsfonz23 · Post #2 » by **mplsfonz23** » Fri May 31, 2019 2:25 pm

Why not work out for them? Guess he doesn't want to play there. Sad.

Post #3 » by **TMU** » Fri May 31, 2019 2:49 pm

Why is that a lot of these clowns are so entitled? They must be too good to play for an NBA team like the Memphis Grizzlies.

scopy · Post #4 » by **scopy** » Fri May 31, 2019 2:50 pm

That's not very Canadian of him.

Vegeta10176 · Post #5 » by **Vegeta10176** » Fri May 31, 2019 2:50 pm

mplsfonz23 wrote:Why not work out for them? Guess he doesn't want to play there. Sad.

I guess he would rather play on New Orleans than Memphis.. Or New York in the unlikely event they keep him.. If Knicks are try to trade up to pick 2 the Memphis may be interested in doing a deal and drafting RJ instead of Morant but since RJ won't work out for em this may not be a deal that can happen..

Throwback24 · Post #6 » by **Throwback24** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:27 pm

TMU wrote:Why is that a lot of these clowns are so entitled? They must be too good to play for an NBA team like the Memphis Grizzlies.

they paid for free in college its hilarious

The_Hater · Post #7 » by **The_Hater** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:31 pm

I don’t get this at all. RJ is a good kid with solid parents, I never expected a sense of entitlement out of him.

Killboard · Post #8 » by **Killboard** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:42 pm

I think this behavior is a red flag. Kid want to choose his team which I read as an ego issue which can affect other parts of his game/preparation.

pogiro · Post #9 » by **pogiro** » Fri May 31, 2019 3:58 pm

mplsfonz23 wrote:Why not work out for them? Guess he doesn't want to play there. Sad.

Why is it sad that a player may have a preference on where they start their NBA careers?

Killboard · Post #10 » by **Killboard** » Fri May 31, 2019 4:00 pm

pogiro wrote:
mplsfonz23 wrote:Why not work out for them? Guess he doesn't want to play there. Sad.

Why is it sad that a player may have a preference on where they start their NBA careers?

Probably the same issue that if a player have preference to take a shot he likes above what a coach told him to do.

MJallday59 · Post #11 » by **MJallday59** » Fri May 31, 2019 5:11 pm

Killboard wrote:I think this behavior is a red flag. Kid want to choose his team which I read as an ego issue which can affect other parts of his game/preparation.

Wait..what? Lmao

1. He’s an adult who is entitled to make any career decision that he wants to. Ya know..the same way that we all do with our jobs or careers..

NYKat · Post #12 » by **NYKat** » Fri May 31, 2019 5:36 pm

MJallday59 wrote:
Killboard wrote:I think this behavior is a red flag. Kid want to choose his team which I read as an ego issue which can affect other parts of his game/preparation.

Wait..what? Lmao

1. He’s an adult who is entitled to make any career decision that he wants to. Ya know..the same way that we all do with our jobs or careers..

I think it’s my more likely his people are influencing his decision... still he could make more money there so it’s questionable

deeps6x · Post #13 » by **deeps6x** » Fri May 31, 2019 5:36 pm

If the Grizzlies were still in Vancouver I'm sure he wouldn't be saying no to a private workout.

Move 'em back home.

Killboard · Post #14 » by **Killboard** » Fri May 31, 2019 5:57 pm

MJallday59 wrote:Wait..what? Lmao

Its always good to discuss POV with people who start with a "Lmao".

It always ends up being people commited to think things with the same part of the body than they laugh.

MJallday59 wrote:1. He’s an adult who is entitled to make any career decision that he wants to. Ya know..the same way that we all do with our jobs or careers..

Obviously is his call, as would be Memphis call to pick him even without workout. And that's the whole point, he is commiting to the NBA as a whole by entering the draft, that will be his true employeer, not whatever team end up picking him.

Still it's my call to see that as a red flag for the motives above. Employers will judge me for my choices too, as for the reasoning behind it.

likashing · Post #15 » by **likashing** » Fri May 31, 2019 5:59 pm

They lied and stole the team from Canada and moved to a **** hole city.

Now a Canadian refused to even work out for them.

The Grizzlies are now the most likely team to be moved next.

Karma.

NatiboyB · Post #16 » by **NatiboyB** » Fri May 31, 2019 6:17 pm

I guess we all know the real reason why...He doesn't gain anything by working out for the Grizz as he likely doesn't even want to go Memphis anyway and that's on top of it basically being a conclusion that the Grizz will take Morant.

The question I have is how realistic are the Knicks about trading down from 3 I think it's just rumor mongering but if they value Culver/Hunter/Reddish and can pick up an additional asset it could be smart to move down and they will also possibly save around a million on the rookie salary.

A BETTER DJ · Post #17 » by **A BETTER DJ** » Fri May 31, 2019 6:18 pm

They are not going to pick him so why risk injury going through the motions??? It's kinda like if you were looking for a job and the employer said we are not going to hire you but we'd love to waste some of your time and have you come in for an interview.

SpudWilkins · Post #18 » by **SpudWilkins** » Fri May 31, 2019 6:32 pm

Killboard wrote:I think this behavior is a red flag. Kid want to choose his team which I read as an ego issue which can affect other parts of his game/preparation.

I don’t see how influencing where you end up is a red flag. I guess these “entitled” athletes should just shut up, play and let others manage their careers? Nah. These are the same people mad when the players their team drafted decides to leave. Get used to it. Players can are starting to have more control over their career. I say good for them.

Killboard · Post #19 » by **Killboard** » Fri May 31, 2019 6:53 pm

SpudWilkins wrote:
Killboard wrote:I think this behavior is a red flag. Kid want to choose his team which I read as an ego issue which can affect other parts of his game/preparation.

I don’t see how influencing where you end up is a red flag. I guess these “entitled” athletes should just shut up, play and let others manage their careers? Nah. These are the same people mad when the players their team drafted decides to leave. Get used to it. Players can are starting to have more control over their career. I say good for them.

Memphis can still pick him, he hasn't control over that because is for the league interest that it remains competitive. He is going not only against Memphis, and the league, but against his coworkers who decided it was the best for all to work this way, for which I consider more of a "I'm better than this" thing than a "it's my right".

mplsfonz23 · Post #20 » by **mplsfonz23** » Fri May 31, 2019 7:05 pm

pogiro wrote:
mplsfonz23 wrote:Why not work out for them? Guess he doesn't want to play there. Sad.

Why is it sad that a player may have a preference on where they start their NBA careers?

Why? Cuz F*ck em! That's why!

Seriously, these entitled little brats have been spoiled. What if all of the top 10 players refused to work out for any team?
Hell why have workouts at all? Just let the players decide what team to go to like college.
Take your spot in the NBA take your lumps, and in 4 years decide then. If you are any good, elevate your Grizzlies.