The Memphis Grizzlies paid homage to their Vancouver roots on Saturday, bringing out retro blue jerseys and an alternate court design for the game.
The Memphis Grizzlies unveiled a throwback jersey and court combination Saturday against the Lakers. The jerseys were announced back in August, along with another jersey for next season as well. The Vancouver jerseys are part of the Grizzlies’ 25-year celebration.
The new versions of the jerseys are identical to the ones worn by the original team. They will not only feature the iconic color palette, but it will also stay true to the original design with the native pattern accepting the edges of the jersey. The original Grizzlies font will be displayed across the chest, with the classic bear logo on the shorts.
The alternate court featured elements from each court that the team played on during the Vancouver and early Memphis eras. The court is two-toned, with the paint slightly darker than the other areas of the court. The “river” down the sideline now highlights the Vancouver and early Memphis logos, representing the team’s current court while connecting past eras of Grizzlies basketball with the present. The original iconic Vancouver bear covers center court.
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“The opportunity to connect the history of our franchise over two consecutive seasons deserved a special approach…From the black base and two-toned hardwood to the asymmetry that gives nods to our current design, this floor includes elements from every Grizzlies floor featured in both the Vancouver and early Memphis eras while bridging the past with the present,” said Jason Wexler, Grizzlies Team President.
The Grizzlies lost 109-108 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. It was the first meeting between the two this season. The Lakers came in on the second night of a back-to-back, while the Grizzlies were fresh off of two days of rest. The loss puts the Grizzlies record at 5-10