Memphis Grizzlies Case Study
It’s official. The Memphis Grizzlies had announced Sunday that they have hired the services of the former Miami Heat lead assistant David Fizdale to be the team’s newest head coach.
"David's achievements throughout his career, his reputation as a strong tactician, his leadership with player development, and his ability to communicate and build strong relationships with his players make him the clear choice to guide the Grizzlies on and off the court, as we move forward and collectively build on the consistent success we have attained over the last several years,” Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace said in a statement.
Fizdale, who was a product of the University of San Diego Toreros, has been with the Heat since 2008. He became the team’s assistant …show more content…
Fizdale also served the Golden State Warriors as an assistant coach in 2003-2004 season and became part of the Atlanta Hawks for the same capacity from 2004 to 2008.
"I have been fortunate to have worked with some of the greatest coaches and players in the NBA and am ready for this challenge," Fizdale, who has won more70 playoff games and 15 playoff series as an assistant during his stint with the Heat, said.
"I am not only here to contribute to an organization that has built a history of winning, I am here to win it all and bring the wonderful people of Memphis their first championship parade down Beale Street."
The longtime NBA assistant has been given the chance for his first head coaching job by the Robert Pera majority-owned basketball club. Fizdale replaces Dave Joerger, who was booted out by the Grizzlies early this month after three seasons and three successive playoff appearances.
The southwest Division team wrapped up the regular season with 42 victories and 40 defeats. The Grizzlies failed to advance to the semifinal round of the conference after getting swept by the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the First-Round of the
"David's achievements throughout his career, his reputation as a strong tactician, his leadership with player development, and his ability to communicate and build strong relationships with his players make him the clear choice to guide the Grizzlies on and off the court, as we move forward and collectively build on the consistent success we have attained over the last several years,” Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace said in a statement.
Fizdale, who was a product of the University of San Diego Toreros, has been with the Heat since 2008. He became the team’s assistant …show more content…
Fizdale also served the Golden State Warriors as an assistant coach in 2003-2004 season and became part of the Atlanta Hawks for the same capacity from 2004 to 2008.
"I have been fortunate to have worked with some of the greatest coaches and players in the NBA and am ready for this challenge," Fizdale, who has won more70 playoff games and 15 playoff series as an assistant during his stint with the Heat, said.
"I am not only here to contribute to an organization that has built a history of winning, I am here to win it all and bring the wonderful people of Memphis their first championship parade down Beale Street."
The longtime NBA assistant has been given the chance for his first head coaching job by the Robert Pera majority-owned basketball club. Fizdale replaces Dave Joerger, who was booted out by the Grizzlies early this month after three seasons and three successive playoff appearances.
The southwest Division team wrapped up the regular season with 42 victories and 40 defeats. The Grizzlies failed to advance to the semifinal round of the conference after getting swept by the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the First-Round of the