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Memphis Grizzlies: Where should the blame fall?

By Parker Fleming

MEMPHIS, TN - MAY 31: General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies, Chris Wallace introduces David Fizdale as head coach during a press conference on May 31, 2016 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - MAY 31: General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies, Chris Wallace introduces David Fizdale as head coach during a press conference on May 31, 2016 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – NOVEMBER 28: Chris Wallace, GM of the Memphis Grizzlies, intoduces J.B. Bickerstaff, Interim head coach, during a Press Conference on November 28, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – NOVEMBER 28: Chris Wallace, GM of the Memphis Grizzlies, intoduces J.B. Bickerstaff, Interim head coach, during a Press Conference on November 28, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Case for Chris Wallace

Chris Wallace hasn’t done his job in terms of building around his star players. Since 2009, only one first-round pick, Jarell Martin, is on the roster. Even then, Martin is a fringe NBA player. Every pick since then has either been traded (includes picks traded before the draft) or waived before their rookie deal is even up.

Not to mention, his free agent signings the past few years haven’t been great either — with the exception of Tyreke Evans.

Regardless, the talent on this team isn’t really there, and that’s on the general manager more than anyone.

Case against Chris Wallace

Wallace doesn’t control locker room issues. He doesn’t coach the team. He’s not playing on the floor. He’s just responsible for finding the people to do such things.

Blame: 35 percent

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