Wallace on the move for Wayne Ellington: “We had to trade Dante Cunningham, who was a big factor on our team last year. There was a log jam at Dante’s position (power forward).”
Wallace on free agency moves: “We said prior to free agency that we wanted to bring in more 3 point shooting.”
On Ellington's overall game: “That (3 point shooting) was his calling card in college, shooting over 40 percent at North Carolina. He’s young enough to get his shooting eye back. He is almost strictly a 2 guard. He will compete with guys for time there.”
Biggest obstacle for the Grizzlies: “Its tough to keep winning games when you have the disparity at the 3 point line that we often face."
Wallace on free agency and the trading market: “Trading is very difficult to predict. A trading partner could walk into our position at any time. There are probably very few more signings we are going to have in free agency. The biggest hole is at back up center.”
Jeremy Pargo departing: “We wish Jeremy the best up in Cleveland, and he will likely
have more of an opportunity there."
Thoughts on Summer League: “The summer league as good as we get in the NBA. We just
need to get used to these young players and exposing them to the NBA”
Wayne Ellington Quotes:
On the trade to Memphis: “I was really excited. They have a great thing going on here
in Memphis. Playoffs, winning are the most important. I’m happy to get to work
and ready to go.”
Ellington on playing in Minnesota: “ It was a tough situation in Minnesota. We had a lot of
young guys and a lot of people at the same position. Unfortunately, I didn’t get
my best opportunity in Minnesota, but I have a fresh start here in
Memphis.”
On what he likes about the Grizzlies: “You see a lot of opportunity for open shots from the
perimeter, which is one of my strengths. I am a guy that can knock down shots from the perimeter, and
continue to get better defensively. I think I can be a piece that can fit in
well.”
On meeting some of the guys: “I know TA from playing against him. I know Rudy, and also Darrell,
Mike, Quincy because we all came out the same year of high school.”
Jersey number for next season: “Still trying to decide which number to get. I was actually
talking to the coaches. They were trying to help me. Maybe 21 since its close
to 22, maybe 4 (2+2), maybe 23 because of my connection at UNC.”
On his shooting woes last season: “Its tough to get into rhythm when your playing time is up
and down. I can get a lot more open looks here. Teams won’t focus on 3 point
shooting when you have guys that are killing you inside.”
---GM
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