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\"Hello, and welcome to ESPN Radio. Today, Memphis Grizzles owner Michael Heisley has fired President of Basketball Operations Jerry West and hired Jason Billones, a California native. ESPN has interviewed owner Michael Heisley and Jason Billones and the interview can be read on ESPN\'s website.
\"Hello, Scoop Jackson here.\" Today we interview Memphis Grizzle owner Michael Heisley and new General Manager Jason Billones.
\"So Michael, why did you hire this new GM? Jerry West has obviously constructed a great team.\"
Well, Scoop, thats not what the record says. Jerry West said he was getting tired of this job and wanted to retire.
\"But why hire this man? Is he even a man yet? He\'s so young!\"
I have faith in his. Certain factors influenced me.
\"What would these factors be?\"
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\"Ok, on to Jason. Jason, how good do you think you will do as the new GM?\"
Well,I plan on changing this roster around a little bit. But it might not get changed much, maybe a younger team. Jerry West sure knew how to build a team.
\"Do you have any predictions for the Grizzles this year?\"
I\'ll say they win their first playoff match, and move to the 2nd round. I would even say a certain someone for the all star team.
\"I can honestly not criticize you, nor give you can kind of props, nobody knows who you are!\"
I\'ll be making news. You\'ll hear something tomorrow.
\"Alright then. Thats all the time we have. That was an ESPN exclusive with Memphis Grizzles owner Michael Heisley and new Grizzles GM Jason Billones.
