NBA Draft Party

submitted by MichaelConley

June 27, 2008 | 52 comments |

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I went to the Grizzlies NBA draft party last night at the forum and had a great time signing autographs on the floor. I then watched maybe the first 15 picks of the draft and went out with my cousins to get something to eat and watched the rest of the 1st round. Before I flew down to Memphis for the draft party we had some pretty good open gyms at Ohio State, Sconnie Penn was back along with some more OSU players. Evan how'd you like that dunk? heh.

Also congrads to Coach Groce getting the OU job..

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51 Comments On: "NBA Draft Party"

	1. NBAFAN22 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Hey Michael, did you hear about the trade that might give you guys O.J Mayo?

	1.1. MichaelConley , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+7 pts \| \| \|
	My cousin called me while I was at Wendys buying a frosty.

	1.1.1. rcs360 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	You gotta love those frostys.

	1.1.1.1. BrockSamson , June 29, 2008	+2 pts \| \| \|
	Alright, I know im going to catch a lot of crap for suggesting this, but I know someone else out there does it... I love dipping my fries in the frosty.

	1.1.2. NBAFAN22 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	I love those frostys too!!! Lol. I think you guys got Walker to.

	1.1.3. Conley11 , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	MIke, do you feel that with OJ and Rudy that you three could form a big three of yall's own on the perimeter and give the fans of Memphis something to REALLY rally behind?

	1.1.3.1. MichaelConley , June 28, 2008	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Fans will rally around us when we start winning games. I had everyone coming up to me after last years draft saying with the talent Memphis now had we could make some noise in the west, we won 22 games. Now I'm hearing almost the exact same thing this year, I hope it turns out differently than last year. You don't want to get in the habit of winning the off seasons heh..

	1.1.5. gatordave , July 06, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	What up mike, I don't know if u remember me? I am the guy that used to mess with u at castleton square, mall. The big time gator fan. I just wanted to say I am very proud of u, and Greg. Hope to see you this summer in the mall. David Kendrick

	2. pelechati , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Mayo moving over to hang with Conley...that is just one hell of a back court tandem.

	2.1. Dewey , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Plus Kyle Lowry.

	2.1.1. NBAFAN22 , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Don't forget Marko Jaric and Javaris crittenton

	3. ayJbay7 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Conley-Mayo-Gay But the Grizzlies took too much garbage from that deal.

	4. Mobster24 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I remeber i actually played with scoonie when i was little at the boys and girls club.

	5. BrockSamson , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Heya Conley! Can't wait to see how you do now with a year under your belt. Anything you learned you were surprised by from your first year?

	5.1. MichaelConley , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Nothing just surprised me but I came into my first year just trying to learn and pace myself. I wanted to see you can get away with and what you can't

	6. BookerT , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Jason Collins is the worst center in the league. He airballs more freethrows in a game than he gets fouls per game and he averages 4 fouls a game. Good move their for Memphis and Marko Jaric is only worth mentioning b/c his girl Adriana Lima is beautiful. I wonder waht Markos pickup lines were? Antonie walker Bobblehead on the Grizzlies haha...

	7. Justwannawinna , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	O.J Mayo and Conley? woah

	7.1. guttersnype , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	and then the rest of the team... (bar rudy gay)

	8. OSUBuckeyes22 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Mike, first congrats on a good year... im lookin forward to seeing you around at OSU over the summer... also, what are your thoughts on the teams draft. I loved that the Griz got Mayo and Arthur to add to the core... u guys got some good young talent to build around and im sure this season will be much more enjoyable for you guys!!!

	8.1. MichaelConley , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	We will have to see when we hit the floor in the Fall. I kinda fell into that trap last season when I looked at our roster, we only won 22 games...heh

	8.1.1. OSUBuckeyes22 , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	yeah you'll probably have your growing pains again this season, especially with such a young and inexperienced team in a tough western conference.... but you have some nice pieces to build around for the future.... im excited to watch you, Mayo, and Rudy Gay all on the floor together.... it should be exciting

	9. SnitchinBubs , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I would have paid to see a party that consisted of all the Grizzlies and watched their reactions as each of them were traded throughout the draft. It must be somewhat of a relief that you weren't traded despite all the rumors. OJ Mayo, Warrick, and MCJ is a nice nucleus to build around.

	10. webkid30 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Conley-Mayo is a good tandem, but Gay-Love would have been even better.

	10.1. BrockSamson , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	thumbed-up for truth.

	11. mvbuckeye01 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	What's Sconnie Penn up to these days? Still balling?

	12. rcs360 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Conley, Mayo, Gay and Warrick, that's a pretty good group you got there. All of a sudden, Darko starts getting double doubles next year and you guys would be dangerous. You guys are the next gen.

	12.1. NBAFAN22 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Darko, the pistons could of got Melo or Wade... But got Darko. Hopefully he will do good this next season.

	13. ayJbay7 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	Conley, i'll give you a tip here that you probably already know but if you don't.... DO NOT FEED THE BALL TO ANTOINE WALKER.

	13.1. Odenized , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Don't think 'Toine is going to be on the court much next season.

	13.2. sambot , July 03, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	but i love the walker wiggle :(

	14. Rosecity07 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Was Greg in any of these runs in Ohio? LOL I hear there is a slight chance he could play summer league.

	14.1. MichaelConley , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Nah Greg isn't playing

	15. w333man , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Are you piss off like I am about the trade? I was really looking forward into that Gay-Love connection.

	16. bburger991 , June 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Honestly, who would you rather have played with, OJ or Love? Either way though, I think you guys will be a pretty solid team next year, and you can only get better..

	16.1. MichaelConley , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	I've played with OJ before in AAU so I know his game. But like I said before we need to win some games. Anybody that can help us win games I'm down with.

	17. urielsun , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Hi, Mike. It's a pity that I couldn't watch the draft here in China. Really want the autographs signed by you. I heard about the trade. It seems you will have too many guards. I am sure you will excel the others. When will the NBA summer league begin? Hope to see you play with O.J. Mayo. Will Memphis play against Portland in summer league games? Maybe you can play against Greg.

	18. JDUB901 , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	CONLEY MAYO GAY!!!!! WHAT A SOLID YOUNG TALENTED NUCLEUS TO HAVE. WERE ON THA WAY UP THA FOOD CHAIN. PPL JUST HAVE TO UNDERSTAND WERE NOT GOING TO GO OUT AND WIN 60 GAMES THIS YEAR AND MAKE IT TO THA FINALS. SO GRIZZ FANS PLZ BE PATIENT WERE HEAEDED IN THA RIGHT DIRECTION

	19. NBAFAN22 , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	If they pick up a good free agent like Elton Brand or someone that can play down low, they will be one hell of a team. But i have to give my props to Kwame brown!!!

	20. bzr034 , June 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Have you had a chance to talk to OJ since the draft, Mike? You two together is a terrifying thought for the rest of the league, I'm sure.

	23. LilHayah , June 29, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Hi,Mike,I'm your fan from China. I love your swift crossover and no-look pass. I believe that Mayo and you can be a Super Duo like Ai+Melo. Go for 20+10,go. I've just sent you a message. Chinese fans love you forever.

	24. goblazersgo , June 29, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	hey mike, how much do you think grizz can win this year i will be predicting 38 games but you guys get sweeped by the portland trailblazers with oden blocking there shot lol prediction for 08-09

	25. ai3liz , June 29, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	�"��"� 你好康利 haha hello Conley

	26. jubril58 , June 30, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	so I just msged evan, so what was the dunk like ? I wanna hear you side of the story before he plays it down. did you get to dunk on him. Hope my chi-town didn't get poked

	26.1. chibucks , July 02, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	haha, and i hope one of you guys got it on video... post it on youtube!

	27. dz83ck , July 02, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Hey Mike - thanks for being a Buckeye. Who do you think will be the main PG for OSU next year?

	28. dmbu27 , July 07, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Hey mike with mayo and the rest from the draft and losing miller you guys are definatley the young guns now do u think u have a chance of becoming last years portland?

	30. orpnet , July 12, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	hello mike amm i need some tips - and who is better than u for givin tips so plzzz send me massge if u see it , thx my mail : orpnet@Gmail.com

	31. Rosecity07 , July 14, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	No new updates and you're playing in summer league? I saw that up and under lay up on ESPN yesterday, that was crazy. I didn't know you had hops like that.

	32. LilHayah , July 16, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I believe you & Mayo

	33. LilHayah , July 16, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	You are the playmaker of Mem

	34. mzheat305 , July 17, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Oh watch out now!

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