Grizzlies coach Marc Iavaroni has already played Mike Conley highlights in his mind over and over and over again.

"I can't express how happy I am we got Mike Conley," Iavaroni said. "I am really excited. ... I feel blessed as a coach that he will fit our system. He fits our philosophy."

"I want to be one of the best point guards in the league," Conley said.

There still is no substitute for maturity -- something that is undeniable about Conley.

"He's got 'it,' " teammate Rudy Gay said. "He seems like he has what it takes to be a very good point guard in this league if he continues to work at it. He's another threat offensively and defensively. He has long arms, he can penetrate against anybody, and he's fun to watch."