{"id":1027962,"date":"2019-06-03T21:19:56","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T01:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1027962"},"modified":"2020-04-18T00:04:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-18T04:04:35","slug":"mike-conley-era-might-finally-be-over-in-memphis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/mike-conley-era-might-finally-be-over-in-memphis\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mike Conley Era Might Finally be Over in Memphis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Mike Conley is synonymous with the Memphis Grizzlies. Since being drafted with the No. 4 pick in the 2007 NBA draft after a stellar freshman season with the Ohio State Buckeyes, he\u2019s been the face of the franchise. Conley is arguably the greatest player in the Grizzlies\u2019 short history, and it's hard to find a player more beloved in his community than him.
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However, the Grizzlies are in a jam as far as Conley's status with the team. They were smart to draft Jaren Jackson Jr. out of Michigan State last season, and Conley has been a mentor to the rookie. His hefty contract is a strain on the Grizzlies financial books, and he was almost traded at the deadline earlier this season.
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It is widely believed that Conley will be moved during the draft or when free agency starts, so we are going to take a look at his career and determine the best fit for him for next season.
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Earlier this season, Mike Conley became just the third player<\/a> NBA history to become his team\u2019s all-time leader in total points, assists, steals, and 3-pointers made, joining Reggie Miller (Indiana) and LeBron James (Cleveland). He averages 15 points and almost six assists for his career<\/a>, and he made the NBA All-Defensive team in 2012-13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One thing that has eluded him throughout his career is a selection to the All-Star team. We're not sure if Memphis being a small market or there being too many good guards out West are factors, but it's a shame that Conley has never made an All-Star team.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere could Mike Conley end up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n