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Wallace takes top job at Grizzlies(Reuters)Updated: 2007-06-19 09:08 MIAMI - Former Boston Celtics general manager Chris Wallace has taken charge of NBA rivals Memphis Grizzlies, the team said on Monday. In a statement on the team's official Web site (www.nba.com/grizzlies) the Grizzlies said that Wallace, who spent the past 10 seasons in Boston, would take on the role of vice-president and general manager from outgoing post-holder Jerry West. Last month Memphis appointed a new coach in former Phoenix Suns assistant Marc Iavaroni and after a poor campaign they have been busy bringing in new talent. "The Grizzlies are a team poised to make significant strides in the near future. Jerry West and his staff have put together a roster full of talented offensive players and young, exciting athletes with tremendous upside," said Wallace. |
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