The 2009-10

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season was the 15th season of the franchise in the

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(NBA). During the offseason the Grizzlies acquired

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, but his stint in Memphis lasted only three games and he left the team for personal reasons. Iverson then returned to the team where he began his career, the

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, in December.

Key dates

*June 25 - The

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took place in

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. *July 8 - The

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period started.

Draft picks

Roster

Regular season

Standings

Record vs. opponents

Player statistics

Ragular season

Awards, records and milestones

Awards

Week/Month

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- Western Conference Coach of the Month: December Grizzlies' Hollins wins Western Conference coach of the month honor
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All-Star

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was selected as a Western All-star reserve. (1st appearance)Zach Randolph named to Western Conference All-Star team
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References

External links

2009–10 Memphis Grizzlies season at ESPN
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