The Orlando Magic's defense has been a work in progress since the team made the trades at the trade deadline. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
The Memphis Grizzlies are a successful franchise. . . sort of.
In a championship-or-bust world, the Grizzlies never took the leap they needed to make to title contention during their best year. The team reached one conference finals and were simply a tough out for much of their run with Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Mike Conley and the rest of the grit and grind crew.
The Grizzlies were trying to make the most with a roster that had a ceiling.