Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks “can’t wait” until the organization trades away Andre Iguodala, who has been a no-show this season.
Rookie teammate Ja Morant loudly echoed that sentiment.
Memphis’ front-office continues to explore potential deals for the 36-year-old veteran forward with Thursday’s trade deadline looming.
“First time I seen him was on TV talking about us,” Brooks began. “It doesn’t even matter. Andre Iguodala is a great player. I feel like he’s doing the right thing for his career, but we don’t really care.”
“It’s not a distraction at all,” he continued. “I laugh at that type of stuff. A guy that’s on our team doesn’t want to be on our team. I can’t wait til we find a way to trade him so we can play him and show him what really Memphis is about.”
[Jae] Crowder embraced a leadership role with these young Grizzlies, well aware he might be traded this week. It’s to the point now that this group of 20-somethings is openly campaigning for Crowder to remain in Memphis.
“They have my back, obviously, but I’m just trying to let them know it’s a business,” Crowder said. “Don’t get too caught up in everything. This whole league is a business. Whatever happens, I hope it’s beneficial to both sides.”
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