Jon Carter

Santi Aldama says staying in Memphis was an easy decision for both sides

October 1, 2025October 13, 2025 Jon Carter

Every so often you see a move that feels larger than the numbers on the contract. Santi Aldama choosing to stay with the Grizzlies is one of those moves. He called it an easy decision, and for once in this league it truly was. Back in my time, when a player stayed put, it meant he believed in something greater than the money. Think about the ones who built their

Grizz Culture Reset: Iisalo’s First Camp Runs on Discipline

September 30, 2025October 8, 2025 Jon Carter

First day of camp under a new coach always tells you more than the press conference. Petteri Iisalo walked in with a whistle, a plan, and a whole lot of structure. Memphis is not just running drills, they are building habits. I have seen a lot of Grizz camps over the years, from the grit and grind days to the Ja era. This one felt different. No wasted motion. Every

LeBron’s 23rd Camp: How Long Can the King Keep Going?

September 30, 2025October 8, 2025 Jon Carter

I have been around this game a long time, and I cannot think of many stories wilder than this. LeBron James walking into his 23rd NBA training camp. Twenty three. That is longer than some of these rookies have been alive. Watching him now reminds me of Kareem in his twilight. Still sharp, still skilled, but carrying the weight of years on his body. The difference is LeBron still looks

The Truth Still Stings: Paul Pierce on the Modern NBA’s Softness

September 28, 2025October 7, 2025 Jon Carter

Paul Pierce has never been afraid to say what most ex-players are thinking. His latest comments about today’s NBA being too “soft” are just another reminder that generational battles in basketball are as old as the game itself. Pierce grew up in an era where hard fouls were part of the game, where rivalries were earned in playoff wars and trash talk carried consequences. Today’s league prioritizes pace, spacing, and

Why Memphis Is the NBA’s Most Underrated Hoops City

September 27, 2025October 7, 2025 Jon Carter

Memphis has always been fighting for respect, whether it was the music, the culture, or the team on Beale. National writers love to talk about LA, New York, or Chicago as basketball hubs, but the truth is Memphis has produced a pipeline of hoopers and a fan culture that bleeds blue and gold. From the days of Grit and Grind to Ja and Jaren running the show, this city has

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Santi Aldama says staying in Memphis was an easy decision for both sides

Grizz Culture Reset: Iisalo’s First Camp Runs on Discipline

LeBron’s 23rd Camp: How Long Can the King Keep Going?

The Truth Still Stings: Paul Pierce on the Modern NBA’s Softness

Why Memphis Is the NBA’s Most Underrated Hoops City

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