The breakfast club: Why some say Grizzlies right-hand man is perfect for front office
During the 2002-03 NBA season George David, left, Chauncey Billups, middle, and Tayshaun Prince, right, would have breakfast in the corner booth of the Frisch’s Big Boy down the street from the Palace of Auburn Hills, where the Detroit Pistons played. (Courtesy George David)
Chauncey Billups invited Tayshaun Prince to breakfast in 2002, where, over eggs and bacon, it became apparent the future Grizzlies’ vice president of basketball affairs may be ideal for his current role.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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