Little pigeons can carry great messages

Admires transfer policy, "Memphis", which serves as an example of how to act with a small market team.

Life is hard and unfair to small market teams. The absence of large cash options automatically disqualify them virtually no chance to acquire superstars (at least, in his prime). However, sometimes such groups valiantly fighting windmills.
Ultimately, however, typically yield a broader Yound and deep pocket. Furthermore, the finding of these commands relative to the top most short. Save strong line-up for a long time is not easy. Again, owing to the same modest financial means. 'm sure many fans of basketball until recently feared for the future of "Memphis." Cute team during the season, was forced to part with a few cute performers ( Gay, Speight, Ellington ), to somehow clear the payroll. The reason on the surface. This summer, "Grizzliz" at all costs needed to keep Tony Allen - one of the main designers of success. The benefit of negotiations with the defender is not delayed. Even before the opening of the free-agent market, "Destroyer" agreed to continue their careers in Tennessee. Moreover, signed a long contract, but still has not requested exorbitant sums. Five million for one of the best "personalschikov" league - a reasonable price. At the time of signing the defender in the camp of "Memphis" and there was another new face - zamanenny of "Denver" Costa Koufos . Spare central team was needed - and I think the Greek ideal as mate Marc Gasol . One would think that after these minimum transfer fraud can throw a leg on the table and making plans for next season. However, the Western Conference finalists did not stop there - and continued strengthening of the composition, even for a little room to maneuver. First, an increase in "Lokomotiv-Kuban" Nick Kalates , who, after four seasons in Europe, finally got a chance to shine overseas. Well, a little later began to address the main drawback - the almost complete lack of "long-range guns." Thus, in the past the "regular" Conley and the company implemented only by a three-point average of 4.7 per game. Should I remind you that this is the worst record in the league? At the same time, more or less steadily from behind the arc got one Pondexter . Ratio "treshek" the same Conley and Bayless in the playoffs fell through the floor. Perhaps unnecessarily paint that in the absence of explanatory sniper team could boast a variety of offensive schemes. And therefore it is not surprising that after the decision of the main objectives of the off-season guide squads sent all their forces to eliminate this disadvantage. First "Grizzliz" signed a contract with Josh Akognonom . 27-year-old performer, whose experience of playing in the NBA is limited to three matches for "Dallas" in the last championship. Of course, the inability to defend itself is unlikely to be a 180-centimeter defender become a stable member of the rotation. But, be that as it may, if necessary, he can appear on the floor, thereby stretching the opponent's defense. All the more so in the Summer League Akognon showed itself in all its glory. Gained by 17.5 points per contest, and, most importantly, implemented 39.1% three-pointers. And a little later, "Memphis" was able to lure under the banners of Mike Miller. As you remember, "Miami" amnestied contract veteran, forcing lick the powerful. On the fifth issue of the draft pick once claimed also "OK", the blood from his nose in need of a sniper after the departure of Kevin Martin. Still, the first to the finish line came "Grizzliz." That, in general, naturally, given that two-time winner of championship rings already played in Tennessee for five and a half seasons, and even won the sixth best player in 2006. In this case, Miller left the "Memphis" at a time when the squad lived at the bottom of the standings. Now it is one of the favorites for at least the Western Conference. Represented Miller "Grizzliz" got the last missing ingredient. Mike's experience, his excellent cast, as well as rare for a "truckers' ability to defend the club still will stand in good stead. In this case, after the arrival of 33-year-old basketball player David Yorger , in fact, was what every coach dreams - at least two good players for each position. That in turn gives far greater scope for varying tactics. For example, sometimes you can strike your opponent in a panic, releasing a trio of Conley - Pondexter - Miller, along with a bunch of "large" Randolph - Gasol. Dual custody on the last because when you do not use this version. Not to mention the fact that during the rest of Allen and Prince, keep an eye for each player, "Memphis." We should not forget that the summer transfers for the team is not complete. According to overseas counterparts, the club did not get off another point guard. In this case, among the main candidates called Mo Williams , who for some inexplicable reason still listed in the ranks of free agents. In addition, the team decided to help Tony Allen - now the defender seeks to invite "Grizzliz" Delonte West . If any of the specified playmakers duo signed the agreement, the squad will lose Bayless need to sign next summer. If you can exchange the Prince (or at all amnesty his contract), the year the team can bring one or two more notable performers. Which is the status of suit, "Memphis" by the summer of 2014? Usually after the positive responses to the transfer policy of a club to say that the team has all the chances that come next season even better. However, at the moment to make predictions at least premature. "Clippers" has kept Paul and Doc Rivers acquired substantially increased the "Golden State", do not forget about the "San Antonio" with "OK". Therefore, even to repeat the result of last season, Gasol and company will be extremely difficult. Yet one thing is certain: weaker "Grizzliz" just did not, which means that they still should be considered as one of the favorites of the championship shadow.