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| ====== Memphis Grizzlies ====== | ====== Memphis Grizzlies ====== | ||
| - | ===== Humble Beginnings ===== | + | ===== Humble Beginnings ===== |
| - | The franchise began play as the Vancouver Grizzlies in the NBA’s 1995–96 expansion class before relocating to Memphis in 2001.[([https:// | + | The franchise began play as the Vancouver Grizzlies in the NBA’s 1995–96 expansion class before relocating to Memphis in 2001.[([[https://www.si.com/nba/2022/ |
| - | ===== NBA Expansion ===== | + | ===== NBA Expansion ===== |
| - | The Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors were added for the 1995–96 season, marking the league’s first Canadian teams since the 1946–47 | + | The Grizzlies and the Toronto Raptors were added for the 1995–96 season, marking the NBA’s first Canadian teams since 1946–47.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== First-ever Game ===== | + | ===== First-ever Game ===== |
| - | Vancouver’s inaugural game was an 92–107 loss at Orlando on November 3, 1995.[([https:// | + | Vancouver’s inaugural game was a 92–107 loss at Orlando on November 3, 1995.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== Struggles in Vancouver ===== | + | ===== Struggles in Vancouver ===== |
| - | The Grizzlies won just 42 games over five seasons in British Columbia, | + | Over five seasons in British Columbia, |
| - | ===== Move to Memphis ===== | + | ===== Move to Memphis ===== |
| - | On January 12, 2001, owner Michael Heisley announced the team would relocate to Memphis for the ’01–02 season.[([https:// | + | On January 12, 2001, owner Michael Heisley announced the team would relocate to Memphis for the 2001–02 season.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== Choosing “Grizzlies” ===== | + | ===== Choosing “Grizzlies” ===== |
| - | Unlike most relocations, | + | Despite |
| - | ===== First Memphis Win ===== | + | ===== First Memphis Win ===== |
| - | Memphis’s first victory came October 31, 2001, a 90–77 home triumph over Houston.[([https:// | + | Memphis’s first victory came October 31, 2001, a 90–77 home triumph over the Rockets.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== FedExForum Opens ===== | + | ===== FedExForum Opens ===== |
| - | The Grizzlies debuted the FedExForum as their home arena on November 9, 2004.[([https:// | + | The Grizzlies debuted the FedExForum as their home arena on November 9, 2004.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== First Playoff Berth ===== | + | ===== First Playoff Berth ===== |
| - | Memphis made its maiden | + | Memphis made its maiden |
| - | ===== First Playoff Win ===== | + | ===== First Playoff Win ===== |
| - | Their first postseason win was Game 2 of the 2005 first round, a 98–84 home victory | + | Their first playoff victory came in Game 2 of the 2005 first round—a 98–84 home win over Phoenix.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== “Grit and Grind” Era ===== | + | ===== “Grit and Grind” Era ===== |
| - | From roughly | + | From 2010–17, |
| - | ===== Zach Randolph’s Impact ===== | + | ===== Zach Randolph’s Impact ===== |
| - | Signed in 2009, Randolph averaged 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game over his first three Memphis | + | Signed in 2009, Randolph averaged 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game over his first three seasons |
| - | ===== Tony Allen: “The Grindfather” ===== | + | ===== Tony Allen: “The Grindfather” ===== |
| - | Allen, a three-time All-Defensive Team member (2012–14), | + | Allen, a three-time All-Defensive Team member (2012–14), |
| - | ===== Mike Conley: Franchise Leader ===== | + | ===== Mike Conley: Franchise Leader ===== |
| - | Conley spent 12 seasons in Memphis (2007–19), | + | Conley spent 12 seasons in Memphis (2007–19), |
| - | ===== Marc Gasol’s DPOY ===== | + | ===== Marc Gasol’s DPOY ===== |
| - | In 2013–14, Gasol became the first Grizzly to win Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 blocks.[([https:// | + | In 2013–14, Gasol became the first Grizzly to win Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 blocks |
| - | ===== First Division Title ===== | + | ===== First Division Title ===== |
| - | The Grizzlies claimed their first ever division crown in 2012–13 (56–26), | + | The Grizzlies claimed their first division crown in 2012–13 (56–26), |
| - | ===== First Conference Finals ===== | + | ===== First Conference Finals ===== |
| - | Memphis reached the Western Conference Finals in 2013, falling to San Antonio in six games.[([https:// | + | Memphis reached the Western Conference Finals in 2013, falling to San Antonio in six games.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== Jonas Valančiūnas Drafted ===== | + | ===== Jonas Valančiūnas Drafted ===== |
| - | With the 5th pick in 2011, the Grizzlies selected Lithuanian center Jonas Valančiūnas, | + | With the 5th pick in 2011, the Grizzlies selected Lithuanian center Jonas Valančiūnas, |
| - | ===== Rookie Ja Morant ===== | + | ===== Rookie Ja Morant ===== |
| - | The Grizzlies | + | Memphis |
| - | ===== Morant’s ROY Season ===== | + | ===== Morant’s ROY Season ===== |
| - | Morant won Rookie of the Year in 2019–20, averaging 17.8 points and 7.3 assists per game.[([https:// | + | Morant won Rookie of the Year in 2019–20, averaging 17.8 points and 7.3 assists per game.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== First All-Star (Morant) ===== | + | ===== First All-Star (Morant) ===== |
| - | In 2022, Morant earned the franchise’s first All-Star starting nod, tallying | + | In 2022, Morant earned the franchise’s first All-Star starting nod, posting |
| - | ===== All-Time Leading Scorer ===== | + | ===== All-Time Leading Scorer ===== |
| - | As of 2023, Mike Conley holds the Memphis record with 11,733 points.[([https:// | + | As of 2023, Mike Conley holds the Memphis record with 11, |
| - | ===== All-Time Rebound King ===== | + | ===== All-Time Rebound King ===== |
| - | Zach Randolph | + | Zach Randolph |
| - | ===== All-Time Assist Leader ===== | + | ===== All-Time Assist Leader ===== |
| - | Mike Conley also leads in assists, dishing out 4,428 helpers.[([https:// | + | Mike Conley also tops the assists |
| - | ===== Mascot “Grizz” ===== | + | ===== Mascot “Grizz” ===== |
| - | The team’s bear mascot “Grizz” debuted in 2004 and has been a fan-favorite | + | The team’s bear mascot “Grizz” debuted in 2004 and remains |
| - | ===== Memphis Hustle Affiliate ===== | + | ===== Memphis Hustle Affiliate ===== |
| - | Since 2017, the Memphis Hustle (G League) | + | Since 2017, the Memphis Hustle (NBA G League) |
| - | ===== Record Home Attendance ===== | + | ===== Record Home Attendance ===== |
| - | On January 1, 2014, FedExForum drew 18,119 fans for a Nuggets–Grizzlies game, its largest crowd.[([https:// | + | On January 1, 2014, FedExForum drew 18,119 fans for a Nuggets–Grizzlies game—the arena’s |
| - | ===== Logo Evolution ===== | + | ===== Logo Evolution ===== |
| - | The primary logo evolved in 2013 from a mountain silhouette to a bold “MEM” muzzle with fierce eyes.[([https:// | + | In 2013, the primary logo changed |
| - | ===== Uniform Changes ===== | + | ===== Uniform Changes ===== |
| - | Since 1995, the Grizzlies have featured | + | Originally featuring |
| - | ===== Community Outreach ===== | + | ===== Community Outreach ===== |
| - | The Grizzlies Foundation has donated over $20 million to youth educational | + | The Grizzlies Foundation has donated over $20 million to youth education |
| - | ===== Green Initiatives ===== | + | ===== Green Initiatives ===== |
| - | FedExForum is LEED Silver certified and recycles 30% of its waste, showcasing the team’s eco-efforts.[([https:// | + | FedExForum is LEED Silver certified and recycles 30% of its waste, showcasing the team’s eco-efforts.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== International Core ===== | + | ===== International Core ===== |
| - | By 2023, Memphis’s roster | + | By 2023, Memphis’s roster featured players from 10 different countries, including Lithuania, Turkey and Australia.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== Record-Fewest Free Throws ===== | + | ===== Record-Fewest Free Throws ===== |
| - | On March 23, 2016, the Grizzlies missed all 12 third-quarter free throws vs. Sacramento—a rare 0-for-12.[([https:// | + | On March 23, 2016, the Grizzlies missed all 12 third-quarter free throws vs. Sacramento—a rare 0-for-12.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== First Back-to-Back Playoffs ===== | + | ===== First Back-to-Back Playoffs ===== |
| - | Memphis became the first relocated team to make the playoffs in five straight | + | Memphis became the first relocated |
| - | ===== Rivalry with Spurs ===== | + | ===== Rivalry with Spurs ===== |
| - | From 2011–14 the Grizzlies and Spurs met in the playoffs four consecutive | + | From 2011–14, the Grizzlies and Spurs met in the playoffs four consecutive |
| - | ===== Franchise Ownership Change ===== | + | ===== Franchise Ownership Change ===== |
| - | In 2012, tech entrepreneur Robert Pera purchased the team for approximately $350 million.[([https:// | + | In 2012, tech entrepreneur Robert Pera purchased the team for approximately $350 million.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== Forbes Valuation ===== | + | ===== Forbes Valuation ===== |
| - | As of 2023, Forbes | + | As of 2023, Forbes |
| - | ===== Youngest Coach Hired ===== | + | ===== Youngest Coach Hired ===== |
| - | In 2019, Taylor Jenkins became head coach at age 38, the youngest in franchise history.[([https:// | + | In 2019, Taylor Jenkins became head coach at age 38—the youngest in franchise history.[([[https:// |
| - | ===== Highest-Scoring Game ===== | + | ===== Highest-Scoring Game ===== |
| - | Memphis dropped 141 points on Sacramento on April 3, 2023, winning | + | On April 3, 2023, Memphis scored a franchise-record 141 points in a 141–129 |
| - | ===== Worst Season Record ===== | + | ===== Worst Season Record ===== |
| - | The 2000–01 Vancouver | + | The 2000–01 Vancouver |
| - | ===== Best Regular Season Record ===== | + | ===== Best Regular Season Record ===== |
| - | Their 56–26 | + | Their 56–26 |
| - | ===== Playoff Series Clutch Shooting ===== | + | ===== Playoff Series Clutch Shooting ===== |
| - | From 2011–14, Memphis shot 35.8% from three in the first quarters of all playoff games, their strongest | + | From 2011–14, Memphis shot 35.8% from three in first quarters of playoff games—their strongest |
| - | ===== Arena Naming Rights ===== | + | ===== Arena Naming Rights ===== |
| - | FedEx paid $60 million over 20 years for naming rights, making it the NBA’s third-largest deal at the time (2003).[([https:// | + | FedEx paid $60 million over 20 years for FedExForum |
| - | ===== No Championship…Yet ===== | + | ===== No Championship…Yet ===== |
| - | Despite multiple deep runs, the Grizzlies | + | Despite multiple deep playoff |
| - | ===== First Team in Tennessee ===== | + | ===== First Team in Tennessee ===== |
| - | Memphis is the only NBA franchise | + | Memphis is Tennessee’s |
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| - | ===== All-Star Coaching Nod ===== | + | |
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| - | In 2013, Lionel Hollins was named Western Conference All-Star coach after leading Memphis to the best record in the West.[([https:// | + | |
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| - | ===== Future Hall of Famers ===== | + | |
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| - | Tony Allen, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph are all widely expected to enter the Naismith Hall of Fame upon eligibility.[([https:// | + | |
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| - | ===== Highest Draft Pick (Pre-Morant) ===== | + | |
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| - | Before Morant, the highest Memphis pick was Brandon Clarke at 21st in 2019—a second-rounder who became a key starter.[([https:// | + | |
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| - | ===== Team Fan Base Growth ===== | + | |
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| - | Memphis’s social media following grew by over 150% from 2015–23, reflecting rising national interest.[([https:// | + | |
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| - | ===== Grizzlies in All-Star Weekend ===== | + | |
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| - | Beyond Morant, the franchise has had participants in Skills Challenges and Rising Stars events every year since 2013.[([https:// | + | |
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| - | ===== Defensive Rating Kings ===== | + | |
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| - | From 2010–17, Memphis consistently ranked in the NBA’s top five in defensive rating, peaking 2nd in 2012–13.[([https:// | + | |
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