Jarnell Stokes still soaking in his return home

Memphis Grizzlies Media Day

Jarnell Stokes is the first man up pic.twitter.com/T3Zh7xWSL2

— Chip Williams (@chipwilliamsjr) September 29, 2014

That, folks, is the smile of someone who is very happy to be where he is.

Jarnell Stokes: "the play calling here....you run a lot of things through the bigs.....I have to learn multiple positions"

— Chip Williams (@chipwilliamsjr) September 29, 2014

It would also behoove Stokes to learn multiple positions so that he can garner more playing time and possibly see the floor when either Z-Bo or Marc are out there.

Stokes on ZBO: "he's so physical.....he gets me with a lot of 'vet moves'"

— Chip Williams (@chipwilliamsjr) September 29, 2014

Stokes is going to see Randolph's A-game in practice much of the time. He was drafted to eventually be his replacement, which probably triggered a new level of competitiveness for Z-Bo.

Stokes: "It'll take a lot of hardwork for me to get on the floor"

— Chip Williams (@chipwilliamsjr) September 29, 2014

This is true, Jarnell. But you're always an injury or two away from having to go out there. Stay ready and such!

Stokes: "I went to high school 5 minutes away from the FedEx Forum. I never expected I'd end up here"

— Chip Williams (@chipwilliamsjr) September 29, 2014

Hey, it's a mind**** for a lot of us. I remember when there wasn't anything there but a drab looking field.

Stay tuned for more player/personnel updates and for the actual audio from Jarnell's interview!