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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:// |
| - | ===== 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 a 92–107 loss at Orlando on November 3, 1995.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Struggles in Vancouver | + | Vancouver’s inaugural game was a 92–107 loss at Orlando on November 3, 1995.[([[https:// |
| - | The Grizzlies won just 42 games over five seasons in British Columbia, going 101–359 before the move south.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Move to Memphis | + | ===== Struggles in Vancouver |
| - | On January 12, 2001, owner Michael Heisley announced the team would relocate to Memphis for the ’01–02 season.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Choosing “Grizzlies” ===== | + | Over five seasons in British Columbia, the Grizzlies |
| - | Unlike most relocations, the team retained the “Grizzlies” nickname despite Tennessee having no wild grizzly bears.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== First Memphis | + | ===== Move to Memphis ===== |
| - | Memphis’s first victory came October 31, 2001, a 90–77 home triumph over Houston.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== FedExForum Opens ===== | + | On January 12, 2001, owner Michael Heisley announced the team would relocate to Memphis for the 2001–02 season.[([[https:// |
| - | The Grizzlies debuted the FedExForum as their home arena on November 9, 2004.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== First Playoff Berth ===== | + | ===== Choosing “Grizzlies” |
| - | Memphis made its maiden playoff appearance in 2004–05, finishing 8th in the West with a 45–37 record.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== First Playoff Win ===== | + | Despite Tennessee having no wild grizzlies, the club retained its nickname upon moving from Vancouver.[([[https:// |
| - | Their first postseason win was Game 2 of the 2005 first round, a 98–84 home victory over Phoenix.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== “Grit and Grind” Era ===== | + | ===== First Memphis Win ===== |
| - | From roughly 2010–17, the Grizzlies pioneered a blue-collar, | + | |
| - | ===== Zach Randolph’s Impact ===== | + | Memphis’s first victory came October 31, 2001, a 90–77 home triumph |
| - | Signed in 2009, Randolph averaged 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game over his first three Memphis seasons.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Tony Allen: “The Grindfather” | + | ===== FedExForum Opens ===== |
| - | Allen, a three-time All-Defensive Team member (2012–14), | + | |
| - | ===== Mike Conley: Franchise Leader ===== | + | The Grizzlies debuted |
| - | Conley spent 12 seasons in Memphis (2007–19), | + | |
| - | ===== Marc Gasol’s DPOY ===== | + | ===== First Playoff Berth ===== |
| - | 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:// | + | |
| - | ===== First Division Title ===== | + | Memphis made its maiden postseason appearance |
| - | The Grizzlies claimed their first ever division crown in 2012–13 (56–26), winning | + | |
| - | ===== First Conference Finals | + | ===== First Playoff Win ===== |
| - | Memphis reached the Western Conference Finals in 2013, falling to San Antonio in six games.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Jonas Valančiūnas Drafted ===== | + | Their first playoff victory came in Game 2 of the 2005 first round—a 98–84 home win over Phoenix.[([[https:// |
| - | With the 5th pick in 2011, the Grizzlies selected Lithuanian center Jonas Valančiūnas, | + | |
| - | ===== Rookie Ja Morant | + | ===== “Grit and Grind” Era ===== |
| - | The Grizzlies took guard Ja Morant with the 2nd overall pick in 2019, a selection whose rewards would be swift.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Morant’s ROY Season ===== | + | From 2010–17, Memphis pioneered a blue-collar, |
| - | Morant won Rookie of the Year in 2019–20, averaging | + | |
| - | ===== First All-Star (Morant) | + | ===== Zach Randolph’s Impact |
| - | In 2022, Morant earned the franchise’s first All-Star starting nod, tallying 19.1 points per game at the break.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== All-Time Leading Scorer ===== | + | Signed in 2009, Randolph averaged 20.8 points |
| - | As of 2023, Mike Conley holds the Memphis record with 11, | + | |
| - | ===== All-Time Rebound King ===== | + | ===== Tony Allen: “The Grindfather” |
| - | Zach Randolph is the Grizzlies’ top rebounder with 5,314 boards in Memphis uniforms.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== All-Time Assist Leader ===== | + | Allen, a three-time |
| - | Mike Conley also leads in assists, dishing out 4,428 helpers.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Mascot “Grizz” | + | ===== Mike Conley: Franchise Leader |
| - | The team’s bear mascot “Grizz” debuted in 2004 and has been a fan-favorite ever since.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Memphis | + | Conley spent 12 seasons in Memphis (2007–19), becoming |
| - | Since 2017, the Memphis Hustle | + | |
| - | ===== Record Home Attendance | + | ===== Marc Gasol’s DPOY ===== |
| - | On January 1, 2014, FedExForum drew 18,119 fans for a Nuggets–Grizzlies game, its largest crowd.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Logo Evolution ===== | + | In 2013–14, Gasol became the first Grizzly |
| - | The primary logo evolved in 2013 from a mountain silhouette | + | |
| - | ===== Uniform Changes | + | ===== First Division Title ===== |
| - | Since 1995, the Grizzlies have featured teal, navy and yellow—swapping teal for Beale Street blue in 2018.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Community Outreach ===== | + | The Grizzlies |
| - | The Grizzlies | + | |
| - | ===== Green Initiatives | + | ===== First Conference Finals |
| - | FedExForum is LEED Silver certified and recycles 30% of its waste, showcasing the team’s eco-efforts.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== International Core ===== | + | Memphis |
| - | By 2023, Memphis’s roster had featured players from 10 different countries, including Lithuania, Turkey and Australia.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Record-Fewest Free Throws | + | ===== Jonas Valančiūnas Drafted |
| - | 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 ===== | + | With the 5th pick in 2011, the Grizzlies selected Lithuanian center Jonas Valančiūnas, |
| - | Memphis became | + | |
| - | ===== Rivalry with Spurs ===== | + | ===== Rookie Ja Morant |
| - | From 2011–14 the Grizzlies and Spurs met in the playoffs four consecutive times, forging a heated rivalry.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Franchise Ownership Change ===== | + | Memphis took guard Ja Morant with the 2nd overall pick in 2019, a choice that immediately paid dividends.[([[https:// |
| - | In 2012, tech entrepreneur Robert Pera purchased | + | |
| - | ===== Forbes Valuation | + | ===== Morant’s ROY Season |
| - | As of 2023, Forbes estimates the Grizzlies’ value at $2.3 billion, up from $377 million in 2010.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Youngest Coach Hired ===== | + | Morant won Rookie of the Year in 2019–20, averaging 17.8 points and 7.3 assists per game.[([[https:// |
| - | In 2019, Taylor Jenkins became head coach at age 38, the youngest | + | |
| - | ===== Highest-Scoring Game ===== | + | ===== First All-Star (Morant) |
| - | Memphis dropped 141 points on Sacramento on April 3, 2023, winning 141–129, their franchise single-game high.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Worst Season Record ===== | + | In 2022, Morant earned |
| - | The 2000–01 Vancouver club went 23–59, the worst in franchise | + | |
| - | ===== Best Regular Season Record | + | ===== All-Time Leading Scorer |
| - | Their 56–26 mark in 2012–13 remains the franchise’s best win–loss tally.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Playoff Series Clutch Shooting ===== | + | As of 2023, Mike Conley holds the Memphis record with 11,733 career points.[([[https:// |
| - | From 2011–14, Memphis shot 35.8% from three in the first quarters of all playoff games, their strongest frame.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Arena Naming Rights | + | ===== All-Time Rebound King ===== |
| - | FedEx paid $60 million over 20 years for naming rights, making it the NBA’s third-largest deal at the time (2003).[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== No Championship…Yet ===== | + | Zach Randolph leads in total rebounds with 5,314 boards in a Grizzlies |
| - | Despite multiple deep runs, the Grizzlies | + | |
| - | ===== First Team in Tennessee | + | ===== All-Time Assist Leader |
| - | Memphis is the only NBA franchise in Tennessee; it remains the state’s lone major pro basketball team.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== All-Star Coaching Nod ===== | + | Mike Conley also tops the assists chart with 4,428 helpers.[([[https:// |
| - | In 2013, Lionel Hollins was named Western Conference All-Star coach after leading Memphis to the best record in the West.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Future Hall of Famers | + | ===== Mascot “Grizz” |
| - | Tony Allen, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph are all widely expected to enter the Naismith Hall of Fame upon eligibility.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Highest Draft Pick (Pre-Morant) ===== | + | The team’s bear mascot “Grizz” debuted |
| - | Before Morant, the highest Memphis pick was Brandon Clarke at 21st in 2019—a second-rounder who became | + | |
| - | ===== Team Fan Base Growth | + | ===== Memphis Hustle Affiliate |
| - | Memphis’s social media following grew by over 150% from 2015–23, reflecting rising national interest.[([[https:// | + | |
| - | ===== Grizzlies in All-Star Weekend ===== | + | Since 2017, the Memphis Hustle (NBA G League) |
| - | Beyond Morant, the franchise | + | |
| - | ===== Defensive Rating Kings ===== | + | ===== Record Home Attendance |
| - | From 2010–17, Memphis consistently ranked in the NBA’s | + | |
| + | On January 1, 2014, FedExForum drew 18,119 fans for a Nuggets–Grizzlies game—the arena’s largest crowd.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Logo Evolution ===== | ||
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| + | In 2013, the primary logo changed from a mountain silhouette to a bold “MEM” muzzle with fierce eyes.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Uniform Changes ===== | ||
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| + | Originally featuring teal, navy and yellow, the Grizzlies swapped teal for “Beale Street Blue” in 2018.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Community Outreach ===== | ||
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| + | The Grizzlies Foundation has donated over $20 million to youth education and recreation in Memphis.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Green Initiatives ===== | ||
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| + | FedExForum is LEED Silver certified and recycles 30% of its waste, showcasing the team’s eco-efforts.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== International Core ===== | ||
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| + | By 2023, Memphis’s roster featured players from 10 different countries, including Lithuania, Turkey and Australia.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Record-Fewest Free Throws ===== | ||
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| + | On March 23, 2016, the Grizzlies missed all 12 third-quarter free throws vs. Sacramento—a rare 0-for-12.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First Back-to-Back Playoffs ===== | ||
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| + | Memphis became the first relocated NBA team to qualify for five straight playoffs (2011–15).[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Rivalry with Spurs ===== | ||
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| + | From 2011–14, the Grizzlies and Spurs met in the playoffs four consecutive seasons, forging a fierce rivalry.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Franchise Ownership Change ===== | ||
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| + | In 2012, tech entrepreneur Robert Pera purchased the team for approximately $350 million.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Forbes Valuation ===== | ||
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| + | As of 2023, Forbes values the Grizzlies at 2.3billion, | ||
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| + | ===== Youngest Coach Hired ===== | ||
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| + | In 2019, Taylor Jenkins became head coach at age 38—the youngest in franchise history.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Highest-Scoring Game ===== | ||
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| + | On April 3, 2023, Memphis scored a franchise-record 141 points in a 141–129 win over Sacramento.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Worst Season Record ===== | ||
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| + | The 2000–01 Vancouver Grizzlies went 23–59—the worst win–loss mark in franchise history.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Best Regular Season Record ===== | ||
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| + | Their 56–26 record | ||
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| + | ===== Playoff Series Clutch Shooting ===== | ||
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| + | From 2011–14, Memphis shot 35.8% from three in first quarters of playoff games—their strongest period.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== Arena Naming Rights ===== | ||
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| + | FedEx paid $60 million over 20 years for FedExForum naming rights—then the NBA’s third-largest deal (2003).[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== No Championship…Yet ===== | ||
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| + | Despite multiple deep playoff runs, the Grizzlies remain one of five active NBA franchises without an NBA title.[([[https:// | ||
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| + | ===== First Team in Tennessee ===== | ||
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| + | Memphis is Tennessee’s only NBA franchise—and the state’s lone major-league basketball team.[([[https:// | ||
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