I’ve been reading Eric Patten’s excellent Lob City Memories series these past few weeks, and like the rest of you all, I’ve been searching for my own favorite memories from the last six years. Even though it violates Eric’s rules, I keep coming back to the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the Memphis first-round series back in 2012, the incredible 24-point comeback for Lob City’s first playoff win.
Everything about that run is just wonderful, starting with those beautiful, deep red jerseys. (Is it too soon for another redesign, Ballmer?) There’s Nick Young, pre-Crazy Rich Asians fame, earning the postseason green light he’s always yearned for.