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On this day in 2019, the Grizzlies drew the 2nd pick in the NBA Draft Lottery (a 6.3% chance).
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant set a franchise record for points in a game with 52.
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant was named an All Star starter for the first time in his career.
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On this day in 2019, @JaMorant set the internet on fire.
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant set the Grizzlies regular season record for points in a game with 46 in a win against the Chicago Bulls.
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On this day in 2019, the Grizzlies drafted @JaMorant out of Murray State University with the 2nd overall pick.
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On this day in 2011, the No. 8 seed Grizzlies defeated the No. 1 seed San Antonio Spurs 99-91 to win the franchise's first-ever playoff series. ( @MacBo50 - 31 PTS, 11 REB)
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On this day in 2001, the NBA’s Board of Governors approved the relocation of the Grizzlies from Vancouver to Memphis.
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On this day in 2011, the No. 8 seed Grizzlies defeated the No. 4 seed Oklahoma City Thunder 95-83 in Game 6 of the 2nd Round to tie the series at 3 games apiece. ( @MacBo50 - 30 PTS, 13 REB)
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On this day in 2019, @JaMorant set the internet on fire.
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On this day in 2004, the Grizzlies unveiled their new primary logo.
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On this day in 2021, the No. 9 seed Memphis Grizzlies defeated the No. 8 seed Golden State Warriors 117-112 in the play-in tournament to advance to the first round of the playoffs. ( @JaMorant - 35 PTS, 6 AST, 6 REB)
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On this day in 2009, the Grizzlies traded Quentin Richardson to the Los Angeles Clippers for Zach Randolph.
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On this day in 2010, the Grizzlies signed Tony Allen to a 3 year/$9.7M deal.
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On this day in 2019, Taylor Jenkins was hired as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.
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On this day in 2019, the Grizzlies drew the 2nd pick in the NBA Draft Lottery (a 6.3% chance).
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On this day in 2001, the NBA’s Board of Governors approved the relocation of the Grizzlies from Vancouver to Memphis.
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant was named an All Star starter for the first time in his career.
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On this day in 2021, the No. 8 seed Grizzlies defeated the No. 1 seed Utah Jazz 112-109 in Game 1 of the first round. ( @dillonbrooks24 - 31 PTS, 7 REB @JaMorant - 26 PTS, 4 AST)
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant and @Nike unveiled the Ja1 signature shoe.
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The giftskii I’ve always dreamed of finally arrived. 🎁 Excited to share the #Ja1 , dedicated to the 1 who inspires me the most. 💙 letssss goooooo
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On this day in 2019, Jaren Jackson Jr. was named to the All-Rookie first team.
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On this day in 2001, the NBA’s Board of Governors approved the relocation of the Grizzlies from Vancouver to Memphis.
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On this day in 2001, Michael Heisley announced his plans to relocate the Vancouver Grizzlies to Memphis, Tennessee. The Board of Governors approved the choice on July 3rd, 2001.
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On this day in 2022, the Grizzlies won the NBA Southwest Division title for the first time in franchise history.
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On this day in 2019, @JaMorant set the internet on fire.
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On this day in 2018, the Grizzlies drafted @jarenjacksonjr out of Michigan State University with the 4th overall pick.
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On this day in 2004, Growl Towels made their debut in Memphis.
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On this day in 2013, the Grizzlies were named the best overall franchise in sports by ESPN The Magazine.
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On this day in 2013, the Grizzlies were named the best overall franchise in sports by ESPN The Magazine.
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On this day in 2019, the Grizzlies drafted @JaMorant out of Murray State University with the 2nd overall pick.
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On this day in 2019, the Grizzlies traded Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors in return for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, C.J. Miles, and a 2024 second round pick.
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On this day in 2019, the Grizzlies drafted @JaMorant out of Murray State University with the 2nd overall pick.
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On this day in 2000, Michael Heisley officially purchased the Vancouver Grizzlies.
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On this day in 2004, the Grizzlies unveiled their new uniforms as well as their new website, merchandise, and team store.
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On this day in 2018, the Grizzlies drafted @jarenjacksonjr out of Michigan State University with the 4th overall pick.
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On this day in Grizzlies history.
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Memphis Grizzlies 152 Oklahoma City Thunder 79: Biggest margin of victory in NBA history.
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On this day in 2021, the Grizzlies retired Zach Randolph’s jersey.
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On this day in 2019, the Grizzlies won the Las Vegas Summer League championship and Brandon Clarke was awarded the Summer League MVP and the Championship MVP.
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On this day in 2011, the Grizzlies signed Zach Randolph to a 4 year/$71M contract extension.
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On this day in 2021, the Grizzlies retired Zach Randolph’s jersey.
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On this day in 2009, the Grizzlies traded Quentin Richardson to the Los Angeles Clippers for Zach Randolph.
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On this day in 2021, the No. 8 seed Grizzlies upset the No. 1 seed Utah Jazz 112-109 in Game 1 of the first round. ( @dillonbrooks24 - 31 PTS, 7 REB @JaMorant - 26 PTS, 4 AST)
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On this day in 2021, the No. 9 seed Memphis Grizzlies defeated the No. 8 seed Golden State Warriors 117-112 in the play-in tournament to advance to the first round of the playoffs. ( @JaMorant - 35 PTS, 6 AST, 6 REB)
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On this day in 2019, Mike Conley passed Marc Gasol to become the Grizzlies all-time franchise leader in points.
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On this day in 2012, Tony Allen was voted to the NBA All-Defensive First Team for the first (but certainly not last) time in his career.
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On this day in 2015, the No. 5 seed Grizzlies defeated the No. 1 seed Golden State Warriors 97-90 in Game 2 of the 2nd Round to tie the series at one game apiece. ( @mconley11 - 22 PTS, 3 AST) ( @aa000G9 - 4 STL, "First Team All Defense")
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On this day in 2020, @JaMorant scored 44 points against the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the youngest player ever to score 40+ in a season opener.
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On this day in 2009, the Grizzlies signed Allen Iverson to a 1 year/$3.1M deal.
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant was named an All Star starter for the first time in his career.
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On this day in 2002, the Grizzlies signed Elliott Perry.
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On this day in 2010, Zach Randolph appeared in his first All Star Game.
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On this day in 2010, the Grizzlies signed Tony Allen to a 3 year/$9.7M deal.
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant set a franchise record for points in a game with 52. He also had a couple of highlights along the way.
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On this day in 2007, the Grizzlies signed Mike Conley to a 4 Year/$15.7M rookie deal.
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On this day in 2015, Marc Gasol became the first Grizzlies player ever to start in the All Star game. (6 PTS, 10 REB, 2 STL)
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On this day in 2007, the Grizzlies drafted Mike Conley Jr. out of The Ohio State University with the 4th overall pick.
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On this day in 2016, the Grizzlies beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-103 despite having 7 inactive players due to injury, 4 of which were starters. ( @aa000G9 - 26 PTS, 5 STL, 4 AST @Jmyke1 - 16 PTS, 10 REB, 4 STL @StephensonLance - 17 PTS, 7 REB)
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On this day on 2022, @PetePranica and @brevinknight22 set the officials straight after a clock malfunction in San Antonio. Despite no correction being made, the Grizzlies defeated the Spurs 124-122 in OT. Kings stay kings.
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this is an all-time moment from Pete Pranica and Brevin Knight. Kings
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On this day in 2009, the Grizzlies traded Quentin Richardson to the Los Angeles Clippers for Zach Randolph.
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On this day 7 years ago.
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On this day in 2013, the Grizzlies were named the best overall franchise in sports by ESPN The Magazine.
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant set the Grizzlies regular season record for points in a game with 46 in a win against the Chicago Bulls.
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On this day in 2007, the Grizzlies drafted Mike Conley Jr. out of The Ohio State University with the 4th overall pick.
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On this day in 2020, @JaMorant scored 44 points against the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the youngest player ever to score 40+ in a season opener.
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On this day in 2019, Mike Conley passed Marc Gasol to become the Grizzlies all-time franchise leader in points.
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On this day in 2022, the Grizzlies won the NBA Southwest Division title for the first time in franchise history.
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On this day in 2019, the Grizzlies traded Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz in return for Grayson Allen, Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver, a 2019 first round pick, and a protected 2020 first round pick.
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant set the Grizzlies regular season record for points in a game with 46 in a win against the Chicago Bulls.
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On this day in 2001, Michael Heisley announced his plans to relocate the Vancouver Grizzlies to Memphis, Tennessee. The Board of Governors approved the choice on July 3rd, 2001.
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On this day in 2023, the Grizzlies set a franchise record for 3 pointers made in a game with 25. Luke Kennard also set a franchise record for 3 pointers made in a game with 10.
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On this day in 2022, the Grizzlies set the franchise record for consecutive wins in a season (9) with a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Oh, and this @JaMorant block happened.
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On this day in 2010, Zach Randolph appeared in his first All Star Game.
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On this day in 2004, Growl Towels made their debut in Memphis.
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On this day in 2013, the Grizzlies were named the best overall franchise in sports by ESPN The Magazine.
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On this day in 2022, @JaMorant set a franchise record for points in a game with 52. He also had a couple of highlights along the way.
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On this day in 2010, the Grizzlies signed Tony Allen to a 3 year/$9.7M deal.
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On this day in 2001, Michael Heisley announced his plans to relocate the Vancouver Grizzlies to Memphis, Tennessee. The Board of Governors approved the choice on July 3rd, 2001.
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On this day in 2011, the No. 8 seed Memphis Grizzlies beat the No. 1 seed San Antonio Spurs 101-98 in Game 1 of Round 1 to claim the franchise's first-ever playoff victory. ( @MacBo50 - 25 PTS, 14 REB, 3 AST)
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On this day in 2015, the Grizzlies signed Marc Gasol to a 5 year/$110M deal.
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On this day in 2019, Jason Wexler was promoted to President of the Grizzlies and Zach Kleiman was named EVP of Basketball Operations.
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On this day in 2022, the Grizzlies won a franchise-record 11th straight game in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-108. ( @DBane0625 - 21 PTS, 4 STL @jarenjacksonjr - 20 PTS, 5 REB)
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On this day in 2004, the Grizzlies unveiled their new uniforms as well as their new website, merchandise, and team store.
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On this day in 2019, the Grizzlies signed Tyus Jones to a 3 Year/$28M deal.
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On this day in 2014, the Grizzlies signed Vince Carter to a 3 year/$12M deal.
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On this day in 2002, the Grizzlies signed Elliot Perry.
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On this day in 2016, the Grizzlies re-signed Mike Conley to a 5 year/$153M deal.
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On this day in 2004, the FedEx Forum officially opened.
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On this day in 2018, the Grizzlies signed Kyle Anderson to a 4 year/$37M deal.
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On this day in 2017, the Grizzlies drafted Ivan Rabb out of the University of California with the 35th pick and Dillon Brooks out of the University of Oregon with the 45th pick.
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On this day in 2004, the Grizzlies unveiled their new primary logo.
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On this day in 2014, the Grizzlies signed Vince Carter to a 3 year/$12M deal.
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On this day in 2010, Zach Randolph appeared in his first All Star Game.
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On this day in 2022, Ja Morant agreed to a 5 year/$193M designated rookie maximum extension.
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On this day in 2011, the Grizzlies signed Zach Randolph to a 4 year/$71M contract extension.
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On this day in 2008, the Grizzlies traded @paugasol and a 2010 2nd round pick to the Los Angeles Lakers in return for @MarcGasol , Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie, a 2008 1st round pick, and a 2010 1st round pick.
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On this day in 2007, the Grizzlies drafted Mike Conley Jr. out of The Ohio State University with the 4th overall pick.
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On this day in 2019, Jason Wexler was promoted to President of the Grizzlies and Zach Kleiman was named EVP of Basketball Operations.
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On this day in 2023, the Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns 136-106 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day game to extend their win streak to 10 games. ( @JaMorant - 29 PTS, 7 AST @DBane0625 - 28 PTS, 6 AST)
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On this day in 2019, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 43 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. Record night: -Most points scored in a quarter ever by a Grizzlies player (26 in the third). -Youngest player in NBA history to hit 9 three-pointers in a game.
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On this day in 2020, @JaMorant scored 44 points against the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the youngest player ever to score 40+ in a season opener.
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On this day in 2021, the Grizzlies traded Jonas Valančiūnas and the 17th pick for Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, the 10th pick, and a 2022 top-10 protected first round pick.
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