Minnesota forward Mike Miller has fond memories of his time in Memphis despite all the losing the team did during his tenure.

The Grizzlies traded him to the Timberwolves in a draft night swap that involved rookies Kevin Love and O.J. Mayo.

"When you're a young team you've got to shoot for the moon," Miller said. "(The Griz) knew what I was, and they wanted to take a chance on O.J. He's going to be a good player. Hopefully, it works out for them. In rebuilding situations, you'd like to be part of it. But I had six great years there. I can't complain about any of it. It was time to move on, I guess."

Miller privately sought a contract extension from Memphis, but the organization balked because of Miller's history with injuries.

"Yeah, I think that had something to do with (the trade)," said Miller. "I'm sure there were a lot of things involved. O.J. Mayo probably made it easier, too."

Via Memphis Commercial Appeal

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