Mike Conley never seems to show much emotion on the court, and he famously has never earned a technical foul in his 17-year NBA career. He has the reputation for being one of the nicest guys and teammates in the NBA.
But Conley will tell you that despite the placid exterior and megawatt smile, there burns an insatiable competitiveness and sometimes even an anger to win.
No Wolves player has done more to bring professionalism and maturity to this season's team, and when the Wolves were fighting themselves Thursday night against Memphis, it was Conley who again sparked a run that saved them in a 118-103 Wolves win.