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5 Things to Learn from the Finals

By Parker Fleming

Nov 5, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11), forward Zach Randolph (50) and center Marc Gasol against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Suns 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11), forward Zach Randolph (50) and center Marc Gasol against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Suns 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Warriors and Cavaliers have become this year’s gold standard. What could the Memphis Grizzlies learn from them in order to bring a title to Memphis?

Nov 5, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11), forward Zach Randolph (50) and center Marc Gasol against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Suns 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11), forward Zach Randolph (50) and center Marc Gasol against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Suns 102-91. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

With the offseason officially beginning, there are things the Memphis Grizzlies could learn from the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers.

After being bombarded by injuries, the Memphis Grizzlies hobbled to the playoffs with a 42-40 record and were ultimately swept by the San Antonio Spurs.

They are heading into an offseason of many questions. After years of terrible draft luck, will the Grizzlies find a gem with the No. 17 overall pick? Will the Grizzlies finally solve their shooting woes? Will the Grizzlies get younger? Will Zach Randolph and Tony Allen be on the team next year?

Will Mike Conley re-sign? If Conley leaves, do they blow up the team?

With all these questions, the Memphis Grizzlies must assess whether this “Grit ‘n’ Grind” core is the team that can bring a championship parade on Beale Street. If it can’t, now is the time to start over.

They are plenty of things the Memphis Grizzlies could learn from the Cleveland Cavilers and Golden State Warriors. While it is hard to find the next LeBron James or Stephen Curry, it is possible to find a championship recipe similar to these teams.

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