But if you live here, you know the Grizzlies’ rallying cry of “Grit and Grind” is not just some cool marketing catchphrase to sum up its magical season. It is the autobiography of Memphis, Tenn. If you live here, you know that resilience is the sound of the blues on Beale Street, and you know that long-suffering is the flavor of the barbecue that’s a Memphis specialty.
“That’s why it’s been so good to see so many people wearing ‘Believe Memphis’ T-shirts. It’s not just about believing in the team. It’s also about believing in each other and this city and all that it can become. It’s about believing we can turn this thing around,” said said Jason Potter, the Grizzlies’ director of promotion and event presentation.
I love basketball, and I love this city. I’m so excited I can love them both at the same time this season.