Straight

My zeal for the NBA in Memphis has been restored somewhat.  I hope my enthusiasm isn't premature though. I think the breakdown started with not rehiring Lionel Hollins as head coach. But even he thinks it started before then with trading Rudy Gay. I can't help but think the thoughts and opinions of people like myself finally reached Robert Pera.  In the back of my mind there is more than meets the eye here. I would love to have heard some of the private conversations between Robert Pera and Jason Levien. I bet the paint on the walls would peel. Would Robert Pera be in jeopardy of losing his team?

I think Jason Levien has an idea that could actually work in the right market.  Not in a majority black city.And not a team with minority owners and a large minority fan bare. Limited success doesn't help either. Right now no team is that bad. This sales pitch worked in three different cities. Memphis,Philadelphia and Sacramento. I think Levien wants to build a low-cost, money making, totally efficient team. One that can beat any team in the league on any given night That scenario looks good on paper. But with the new collective bargaining agreement. It keeps the cheap owners straight.