Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley has vowed to live up to the lucrative contract extension he signed earlier this week.

Conley received a five-year, $40 million deal despite up-and-down play so far in his career. Memphis was inspired to extend the young guard thanks to his strong play in the preseason.

"I forget the past very quickly. I'm all about what I'm doing right now," Conley said.

"This year is different for me. I'm a different player. This year is going to be a big year for me and the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, I know that they believe in me. They trust me. I believe I belong and they believe that too."