Exclusive Q&A: Robert Pera says he remains committed to Memphis and is more hands-on than ever
Grizzlies' owner Robert Pera: "I think it’s no secret that the ownership situation was contentious. I didn’t feel it was right to fully invest myself because of all the external circumstances. Once I was able to clean that up, this offseason was the first one where I was completely involved. ... " (Lance Murphey/Associated Press file)
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