Grizzly Bear Blues: for Memphis Grizzlies fans

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Grizzly Bear Blues: for Memphis Grizzlies fans episodes

September 14, 2023 Next Gen Podcast: Team USA's loss and the new NBA Resting rules
Bryson and Alex are back with another episode of the Next Gen Podcast!
Topics include:
-Team USA's loss in the FIBA World Cup and a look ahead to the Paris games
- Reacting to the Medal games
- Breaking down the NBA's new resting policy
44 min
September 07, 2023 Next Gen Podcast: Ja Morant's Offseason Work, FIBA World Cup Semi-Final Preview
Bryson and Alex are back with another episode of the Next Gen Podcast!
Topics include:
- Team USA falls to Lithuania before beating Italy to move on to the other FIBA World Cup Semi-finals
- The rest of the field is set after SGA and Canada take down Luka and Slovenia
- Ja Morant has released a new video that shows what he's been working on this offseason. Will there be more to come?
37 min
August 31, 2023 Next Gen Pod: Team USA Update and Ja Morant's new rollout
Bryson and Alex are back with another episode of the Next Gen Podcast!
This week's topics include:
- Team USA Advances to the 2nd round undefeated
- Discussing Jaren's performance and how he can improve his foul issues
- A check in on Santi Aldama for Team Spain
- Ja Morant's new social media rollout
38 min
August 24, 2023 Next Gen Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Grizzlies schedule
Bryson Wright and Alex Winton are back with another episode of the Next Gen Podcast! Topics include:
- When will Ja Morant Return??
- Which part of the schedule will be the toughest for the Grizzlies
- The reunion games we are looking forward to the most
- Jaren has 6 blocks as Team USA comes back against Germany
46 min
August 17, 2023 Next Gen Podcast: Jaren vs Santi, Pau Gasol's HOF ceremony, and the In-season tournament schedule
Bryson and Alex are back with another episode of the Next Gen Podcast!
Topics include:
- Team USA wins as an underdog in Spain, reacting to Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama's performances
- Discussing the Anthony Edwards-Jaren clip that has been circulating on social media
- Pau Gasol has been inducted to the Hall of Fame, the first player ever drafted by the Grizzlies to receive that honor
- The NBA has announced the schedule for the In-season tournament. Looking at the Grizzlies' schedule and how they match up with their group
47 min
August 14, 2023 GBBLIVE: Jaren And Santi, Pau Gasol in the HALL, Schedule Release
Shawn Coleman looks at the production of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama in the leadup to the 2023 FIBA World Cup after their head-to-head matchup Sunday. Plus, why the Grizzlies should ride their momentum and feature the duo more this upcoming season.

Plus, Pau Gasol is officially a Hall of Famer, adding more significance to the role he played in Grizzlies franchise history.

Finally, the NBA schedule is likely to be released this week, and Shawn discusses why talking a step back from the national spotlight could be a blessing in disguise for Memphis.
26 min
August 07, 2023 Ranking the Greatest Grizzlies
Shawn Coleman has a bit of fun as the off-season slowly but surely rolls along.
Shawn gives his perspective on "Greatest Grizzlies" in franchise history in a few different ways.

Who the best offensive and defensive players in franchise history?
Who is the best overall player in Grizzlies history?
Where do Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. find themselves currently among the best players in franchise history?
Shawn goes into detail on these questions and more!
39 min
July 31, 2023 The Core Four: Who is the 3?
Xavier, Dave, and Matt are back. Dave talks about his trip to Vegas for Summer League - Xavier and Matt share their takeaways from afar. The guys recap free agency, break down who could play the 3, and give their sleeper teams for next season.
57 min
July 30, 2023 The Summer (of) Trip
Shawn Coleman looks at the summer of Jaren Jackson Jr., who continues to have a fun, healthy, and busy summer truly establishing himself as a significant personality and brand in the NBA.

Shawn then looks at what the next evolution of JJJ could look like, and how realistic an very likely it is Jaren can reach that level next year. Plus, if JJJ reaches that standard, he will join some rare company in league history.

Plus, the next evolution of Jaren Jackson Jr. adds to a resume that can start to names such as Dwight Howard, Giannis, and AD as they were reaching their mid-20's in recent NBA history. While JJJ may not be at their levels individually, each of these players made the Finals or won an NBA title during their primes.
This is why the continued evolution of JJJ is so critical to the Grizzlies long term success.
30 min
July 21, 2023 GBBLive!: Roster Hierarchy with Parker Fleming
Shawn Coleman welcomes back Parker Fleming to discuss the Grizzlies roster with the NBA Summer League now completed.

Shawn and Parker look at the roster as a whole, and where each player fits in a a potentially role. Specifically:
-who be the other starting guard/wing with Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart
-is Luke Kennard best in a bench role
-Should a young wing be the starting three

Parker and Shawn then dive into the young wings, and how a "pecking order" may eventually emerge and what will determine who among Ziaire Williams, Jake Laravia, and David Roddy will be featured the most once the start of the season arrives.

Plus, Parker and Shawn discuss some different duos and trios they are looking forward to playing together to start the season.
45 min