Dave Joerger on staying with Grizzlies: 'This is where I want to be'
On Sunday afternoon, a flurry of reports surfaced about Dave Joerger's decision to remain with the Memphis Grizzlies.
A few hours later, Joerger spoke about his decision with Ron Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal:
Joerger: What’s between Robert and I now is like WOW. This is how it’s supposed to be. There’s interaction and you talk about anything.
— Ronald Tillery (@CAGrizBeat) May 26, 2014
More Joerger: This is where I want to be. I have a lot invested here.This feels good. I’m really, really, excited. We’re going to be fine.
— Ronald Tillery (@CAGrizBeat) May 26, 2014
Joerger on Pera convo: Open and honest. All the cards were on the table. The guy wants to win. You could feel it come through the phone.
— Ronald Tillery (@CAGrizBeat) May 26, 2014
As for Joerger's players, they're just "waiting for everything to die down," as Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley put it.
The Grizzlies underwent a few sizeable changes in the front-office already this offseason, as a dispute between management and ownership led to the dismissal of CEO Jason Levien and assistant GM Stu Lash.