Barry Heckler Left Grizzlies

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Mon May 13, 2013 8:55 pm

http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2013/st ... eaves-team

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis Grizzlies assistant Barry Hecker has left the team during the Western Conference semifinals for what coach Lionel Hollins says is a "personal matter."

Hollins said after the Monday morning shootaround that Hecker's departure is "nothing that's public consumption."

Hecker was with the Grizzlies for their Game 2 win in Oklahoma City. But he was not with the team in Memphis for Saturday night's 87-81 win that gave the Grizzlies a 2-1 lead. Team officials say only that Hecker is "no longer" with the Grizzlies.

Hecker had been on Hollins' staff in Memphis the past five seasons. Hecker also has worked as a scout, player personnel director and assistant coach for the Clippers and Cavaliers.

Post #2 » by **jman3134** » Tue May 14, 2013 12:07 am

Bizarre. Any insight into if this is really a personal matter or if there was some conflict behind closed doors?

Post #3 » by **SD2042** » Tue May 14, 2013 2:17 am

Two things I've heard was that Heckler got into it with an OKC fan in game 3. And something else about Heckler and Hollins been arguing apparently for a while to the point of distraction.