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Word came to New Orleans Pelicans Coach Monty Williams late Monday night that guard Greivis Vasquez, who put up career numbers for the New Orleans Hornets this past season, did not win the Kia most improved player award this season. New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Monty Williams: "He busted his butt all year long. It's unfortunate that Paul had a great year also. The one thing we've talked to our guys about is when we lose something, to be gracious to the guy who won. I know Greivis is really respectful of Paul. It's unfortunate, but it's a sign we're headed in the right direction." New Orleans Times-Picayune

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George received 311 of a possible 1,080 points, including 52 first-place votes, from a panel of 120 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Greivis Vasquez of the New Orleans (146 points, 13 first-place votes) and the Milwaukee Bucks' Larry Sanders (141 points, 10 first-place votes) finished second and third, respectively. NBA.com

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Will you stay here long-term with the Pelicans? Greivis Vasquez: That’s my goal. I don’t want to leave here on these terms, of having two years in a row where we’re struggling and rebuilding. I want a chance to really help my team and lead them to a playoff run. I think it’s going to be very soon. What we’ve got to do this summer as individuals is all get better. I know Monty is going to be ready. We’ve got to be ready for Monty and get this team where we want it to be. NBA.com

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Jim Eichenhofer: Greivis Vasquez said he plans to work out in Los Angeles this summer with Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose. All 3 players have same agent Twitter @Jim_Eichenhofer

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Jim Eichenhofer: Greivis Vasquez on '13-14: "I think next year we’re going to be more prepared and more experienced. I think we’ll take a huge step forward” Twitter @Jim_Eichenhofer

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez 

I don't know what meaning to place on it, but the 3 players who dribble the ball more than anyone in the league are the Blazers' Damian Lillard, the Clippers' Chris Paul and the Hornets' Greivis Vasquez. Or so a GM with access to such analytics tells me. He told me offhandedly, and wasn't sure if Paul was second or fourth, but he was pretty certain those three at least were in the top four, although he couldn't recall who the fourth might be. Sulia

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Jim Eichenhofer: Greivis drew laughs describing difference between Monty Williams and some coaches: "He doesn't cuss at you. He's not going to say 'You F'! " Twitter @Jim_Eichenhofer

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The New Orleans Hornets backcourt had a distinctly different look Monday night against the Denver Nuggets, with a pair of rookies, Brian Roberts and Darius Miller in the starting linup instead of Greivis Vasquez and Eric Gordon. Gordon was scratched because of a sore left ankle, an injury Gordon said he has been fighting recently that worsened after a misstep Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. New Orleans Times-Picayune

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New Orleans Hornets point guard Greivis Vasquez is officially listed as doubtful for Monday night's game against the Denver Nuggets after Vasquez rolled his left ankle in Sunday's practice when he stepped on the foot of teammate Terrel Harris. "At practice I hurt it really bad and sprained it a little bit," Vasquez said after Monday morning's shoot-around. "I'm going to get an X-ray. But I feel a lot better, so maybe it's probably a game-time decision. I don't know if I'll be able to go tonight, but I really want to be ready for Wednesday. So maybe I'll just get some rest and be ready for Wednesday." New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Greivis Vasquez, Injuries 

New Orleans Hornets point guard Greivis Vasquez is officially listed as doubtful for Monday night's game against the Denver Nuggets after Vasquez rolled his left ankle in Sunday's practice when he stepped on the foot of teammate Terrel Harris. New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Having backed up Mike Conley in Memphis as a rookie, and Jack last season, Vasquez said he wasn’t nervous or intimidated when the Hornets decided to put the team in his hands after dealing away Jack. “I was like, ‘This is my shot.’ Timing is everything,” Vasquez said. “Jarrett Jack got me better. I used to go to practice thinking, ‘I have to go at his neck.’ He was going at me. At times he was killing me and it got me better to the point that I’m having the season I’m having right now. But I would trade some of my individual success for more wins. Because my rookie year, I experienced being in the playoffs and I want to get back to that.” Washington Post

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Greivis Vasquez: Rest in peace, Hugo Chavez. My condolences to the family of this leader that made a mark in our country's history. It's hard to focus on tonight's game when something so sad and painful is happening in our country. Twitter @greivisvasquez

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Pedro Luis Moreira: Greivis Vasquez on the death of Hugo Chavez: "It's a tough loss. We have to stick together as a country at this moment. Whether he did right or wrong, he was a human being. We need a calm transition. We can't start fighting. I spoke with Chavez several times. He was a guy with a presence. He's the best historian I've known. Unfortunately Chavez lost a battle." Twitter

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Greivis Vasquez and Bismack Biyombo are now represented by Wasserman's Arn Tellem and BJ Armstrong. HoopsHype

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“How often do you get a chance to have the Super Bowl take place in the same city where you live?” said Hornets center/forward Jason Smith, explaining his decision to buy tickets. Smith is joined by Ryan Anderson, Anthony Davis, Eric Gordon, Robin Lopez, Roger Mason and Greivis Vasquez among Hornets players who bought Super Bowl XLVII tickets. Kick-off in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome – which is literally across Girod Street from the Hornets’ home arena – is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Central, giving players plenty of time to rest after a roughly three-hour flight from Minneapolis. Like several of his teammates, Smith said that his preference would have been to root for the Hornets’ NFL brothers, the New Orleans Saints. With no obvious reason to cheer for either participating team, Hornets players are split evenly between Baltimore and San Francisco. NBA.com

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Jim Eichenhofer: Monty, asked about Greivis Vasquez not picked as All-Star: "I’m sure Greivis isn’t whining about it. I’m sure he wants wins more than that" Twitter @Jim_Eichenhofer

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Steve Kyler: Hornets coach Monty Williams said the signing of Donald Sloan was in response to the number of minutes Grevis Vasquez is logging Twitter @stevekylerNBA

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Jim Eichenhofer: Monty on Vasquez player of week award: "It is (a nice honor) for the organization and Greivis. We’re proud of him. He’s worked his butt off" Twitter @Jim_Eichenhofer

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“It’s a great opportunity for me to develop my game, to develop my leadership skills, and I think this is a chance that I got to take advantage of because Coach Monty Williams really likes my game,” Vasquez said to HOOPSWORLD. “He likes what I do, and that’s important in the NBA when you get a coach that is really interested in helping you, he wants to help you, he wants to make you better, if you take advantage of that, you can really establish yourself in the NBA.” HoopsWorld

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