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	Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown led the Kentucky Colonels to the ABA title in 1975.

Before he became a TV analyst, Hubie Brown had been a successful coach, first with the ABA's Kentucky Colonels and later with the New York Knicks. Now, as the new head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, he has a tremendous advantage because he's been around the game, watching it grow and evolve.

Here are three points about why Brown will succeed in his return to the NBA:

1. Familiarity with the players
In addition to bringing great knowledge to the Grizzlies, Brown is a gentleman who commands and deserves respect. The Memphis players have seen him on TV since they were kids. They have heard him analyze the game and comment on them during the NBA draft. They have grown up with Brown, so one can imagine the thrill they may have about their opportunity to be coached by one of the best.

2. Teaching ability
As a coach Brown will teach the players the fundamentals and nuances of basketball. There will be no glitz, glamour or run-and-gun; the Grizzlies will learn how to play professional basketball. Brown will get them to execute plays on offense and defense. And through dedication and hard work, they will learn what it takes to be successful in the NBA. Although the Grizzlies remain winless after Brown's first two games back, the players have already responded with more effort on the defensive end.

3. He'll bridge the age gap
People have a tendency to look at a coach's age and believe he can't relate to the younger players. While he may never play Nintendo or listen to rap music, the 69-year-old Brown will relate to them on the court with his ability to teach and coach the game, whether it's during practice or during a game.

In the long run I don't think Brown will have any trouble returning to the game. With the young Grizzlies, Brown knows what he has gotten himself into. And he will earn the players' respect, if he hasn't already.