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Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says firing coach Taylor Jenkins was his decision with no player input

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Roughly 24 hours after the Memphis Grizzlies announced the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins, general manager Zach Kleiman faced reporters to explain the surprising decision to dismiss a head coach with a 44-29 record and nine games remaining before the playoffs begin.

"I came to the conclusion that this is in the best interests of the team and urgency is a core principle of ours," Kleiman said.

Kleiman, who became the Grizzlies' executive vice president of basketball operations in April 2019 after a season as assistant GM, added that he's responsible for everything to do with the team and its performance.