Annual Awards 45th Birthday Gala - 2014 (10/23)
Name:
Annual Awards 45th Birthday Gala - 2014 (10/23)
Date:
October 23, 2014
Time:
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
Registration:
Sorry; public registration for this event has been closed. Call 662-342-6114 for assistance.
Event Description:
Southaven Chamber of Commerce
celebrating 45 years !
Speaker: Chris Wallace, General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies
Wallace joined the Grizzlies as general manager and vice president of basketball operations on June 18, 2007 and assembled much of the talent that has helped guide the franchise to a club-record four consecutive playoff appearances. Prior to joining the Grizzlies, Wallace spent 10 seasons as general manager of the Boston Celtics (1997-2007) and four seasons as a scout with the Miami Heat (1993-97), where he was promoted to director of player personnel in his final season. Wallace worked in various scouting capacities for the New York Knicks (1991-92), Los Angeles Clippers (1990-91), Denver Nuggets (1989-90) and Portland Trail Blazers (1986-89). winning Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook in 1981. He was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the most influential members of the college basketball media in 1991. He is a member of the Board of Directors at the Touchdown Club of Memphis. (http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/chris-wallace-named-general-manager-140729)
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