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Memphis Grizzlies: A Team that Gives Back on and off the Court

By Blake Monroe

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 8: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies design sneakers with patients of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as a part of "Hoops for St. Jude" on March 8, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 8: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies design sneakers with patients of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as a part of "Hoops for St. Jude" on March 8, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 8: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies design sneakers with patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a part of “Hoops for St. Jude” on March 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 8: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies design sneakers with patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a part of “Hoops for St. Jude” on March 8, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. /

The Memphis Grizzlies may be a dominant force on the court but they are also a dominant force off the court. The make an effort to give back to those in the community.

Presence off the Court

Many NBA players have a life aside from basketball. Many players give back to those that helped them get to where they are at today. This past season, Mike Conley is among players like Demarcus Cousins, Kevin Durant, Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and JJ Barea in a stat category that make more of a difference than highest FG%. Through the years, Grizzlies players have made it their initiative to bring a better quality of life to those that may not be as fortunate in the MId South. The most notable players being, Mike Conley, Zach Randolph, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, and Marc Gasol. But the newer players are making great efforts to give back when they can. Outlined below are the top ways in which the Memphis Grizzlies give back to the Mid South.

From the Memphis Grizzlies’ NBA page their mission reads as follows, “The Memphis Grizzlies are committed to making a difference in the lives of underserved families across the Mid-South region. Our broad areas of support include education, health & fitness, youth development and volunteer engagement.”

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