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Memphis Grizzlies: 3 Reasons to Be Excited About the 2018-19 Season

By Brendan Smart

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 9: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies high fives fans before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 9, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 9: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies high fives fans before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 9, 2017 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – DECEMBER 10: Andrew Harrison #5 of the Memphis Grizzlies being defended by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at the FedExForum on December 10, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 110-89.
MEMPHIS, TN – DECEMBER 10: Andrew Harrison #5 of the Memphis Grizzlies being defended by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at the FedExForum on December 10, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies defeated the Warriors 110-89. /

The Memphis Grizzlies are coming into the 2018-19 season bigger underdogs then in years past. This season the Grizzlies are projected by many “experts” to not make the NBA Playoffs. While I understand the rational on the national image of the Grizzlies in the toughest Conference the NBA has seen to day, I still do not understand why.

I understand that a lot of those ‘powerhouse’ Western Conference opponents are going to come into the Grizzlies house and understand what it is like to struggle, again. Last season was a cake walk for any team that stepped inside FedEx Forum, this season has a different feeling to it.

Let’s also point something out- Memphis not being underdogs would feel way too weird. Walking into FedEx Forum, you just know that those 12 guys suited up are going to need the 17 or 18 thousand in attendance that night behind them or it is a loss.

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So, Grizzlies fans, be excited, and after a season like last year, you have every right to be excited.. but be cautious with your excitement. Nothing is guaranteed, but there are a lot of new faces, and hope for this 2018-19 Memphis Grizzlies roster.

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