MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Grizzlies coach Dave Fizdale has a long history with the Spurs, having served as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat from 2008 through 20016, a stint that included two NBA Finals appearances against the Silver & Black.
The Grizzlies host the Spurs on Saturday night in the first of three meetings between the teams in the stretch run of the regular season.
“Some of the names have changed, but they still have a lot of guys who have caused me a ton of pain,” Fizdale said Saturday morning after his team’s shootaround.
“Obviously, I hold them in the highest respect after going through two title runs against them.