The phrase goes something along the lines of “hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard.” In today’s flashy NBA, grit and grind is lost behind the glitz and glamour.
Meet the Memphis Grizzlies. Not only do they fall within the “small market” classification, but they are all about rough and rugged play. Out-muscling their opponent(s) is what brought the franchise their best days.
So why stop now? Grizzlies Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, alongside General Manager Chris Wallace, has confirmed the team will continue to master the grit side of basketball, though with a younger roster, in the upcoming 2018-19 season.