LAS VEGAS, July 12, 2007 -- Known for his blazingly-quick first step, the Grizzlies’ Mike Conley is capable of getting past any defender. NBA.com’s Maurice Brooks was able to box in the No. 4 pick from this year’s draft following Memphis’ 100-76 victory against the Cavaliers in Day 7 action of the NBA Summer League presented by adidas.
Brooks: Mike, I’m sure you are getting tired of answering basketball-only questions. What have you been up to when you aren’t blowing teams out by 24 points?
Conley: We’re a close team. I enjoy hanging out with Kyle (Lowry) and Rudy (Gay). We all chill a lot. We walk the Strip and we go out to eat. Some of us aren’t 21 yet, so there isn’t too much we can do in Vegas.
Brooks: You left something out. I remember being 19-years-old. There has got to be a lot of video game playing.
Conley: Normally we all play video games, but we didn’t bring any with us here.
Brooks: I’m not going to ask you to grade yourself or anything like that, but how do you think things have been going for you on the court?
Conley: This has been everything that I hoped for. I feel like I’m doing a good job.
Brooks: You had 13 points, seven assists and four rebounds today. Was this your best game of the three?
Conley: If you just look at the stats it was. As a team, this is the best we’ve played defensively. We all hustled and played well.
Brooks: During the game you guys all seem to be having a good time. Is that an accurate assessment of what’s going on?
Conley: Yes. We’re all trying to have fun out there. Coach lets us play. He has confidence in us. When we play as a team like we did today, we look great.
Brooks: I noticed you came off the bench. Does that matter to you?
Conley: It doesn’t matter if I start or come off the bench. Whoever starts can’t play the entire game.
Brooks: You got a few games under your belt now. What have you learned?
Conley: I’ve learned a lot of things. For example, when I’m pressured, I normally would try to just run around it. Now I take my time. I let the screen develop. Good things happen when you are patient.
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