Wallace moved quickly, arranging a trial for Hansen the same day they finished talking, and then secured a one-year, minimum salary contract with West.
Though it was for a year, since the season was already into its latter half, the actual amount of the contract was roughly just over four hundred thousand US dollars, a small price to pay.
Moreover, Wallace dared to sign West because he had Hansen.
Hansen's ability to handle problematic players was strong, not to mention West initially joined the Grizzlies with Hansen.
Hansen also met West on the day of the signing.
If West appeared somewhat haggard during their initial months in Memphis, by this time, his decline was visibly pronounced.
Hansen seemed to understand why West, with mental health issues, could end up on the streets not long after leaving the NBA.
A person with mental health issues, once they lost their goals, was like a lone boat adrift at sea, having lost their drive in life.
