That person was definitely not the owner of the Grizzlies, because owners generally don't give opinions, they only need results.
"Logo, he told me you were worth the risk."
Logo referred to "Logo Man" Jerry West, who had served as the general manager of the Grizzlies from 2002 to 2007, and Wallace was his successor.
"He knows me?" Hansen hadn't expected West to know him, considering West was on the same level as Riley in the league, yet they had no prior interactions.
"He originally predicted that the Cavaliers would be eliminated by the Celtics, so when he found out it was actually the Celtics who got eliminated 1 to 4, he went to watch the game recordings, and then he recognized you."
At this, Hansen looked at Wallace in surprise, as it sounded like Wallace and West were quite close.
Being able to swear in public with Ferry and still maintain a close relationship with a former general manager, Wallace's interpersonal skills were a bit extraordinary.
