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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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OLIVE BRANCH, MS – JULY 26: Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies works with kids at a Memphis Grizzlies Summer Basketball Camp on July 26, 2018 at Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
OLIVE BRANCH, MS – JULY 26: Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies works with kids at a Memphis Grizzlies Summer Basketball Camp on July 26, 2018 at Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch, Mississippi. /

Health and Fitness and How The Grizzlies Make a Difference

With poor health choices happening everyday in this countries’ youth, the Memphis Grizzlies do what they can to promote a better life style. The Grizzlies believe that through healthy life choices now they can instill in a younger generation what it means to work towards goals. Throughout the year, the Grizzlies try to raise awareness and access to healthier options as well as promote fitness and eating habits. The Grizzlies have made such an effort to do so that in 2013 they were the first only only recipient of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition award.

In addition to this promotion, the Grizzlies also take time from their off season to go on the road to host youth basketball camps. Most recently, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Dillon Brooks toured the State of the Tennessee and other parts of the Mid South doing basketball camps to help kids become involved in sports and fitness. Going to places such as Olive Branch, MS., Jackson, TN, and Nashville, TN.

These two young stars are carrying on what has been set before them by other franchise players. Continuing this legacy of food, fun, and fitness will help ensure the Memphis Grizzlies’ prominence in the life of at risk kids for years; starting a chain reaction for next year’s new players.

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