The Story Of The Greatest Memphis Grizzlies Team Ever

[@brucelau2023]

Man, that Memphis Grizz team in 2012-13 was so underrated, Z-Bo and Marc Gasol were having a great season and they were both all stars i believe that year, Gasol had a great year and he won DYOP that year also

[@AndyHoops]

Yeah I forgot to mention it..that was the year Marc Gasol won DPOY but only made 2nd team all-defense

[@drehasthebestbeats2874]

DYOP- Defensive Year of Player. 😆

[@easybreezy_96]

I was they would have made the finals that year

[@byronhurst3350]

shouldve went to lebron

[@tyronemalone5484]

Lebron got robbed for DPOY

[@Daiton45]

It's a real shame Memphis just isn't a popular free agent destination. They had a solid team for a while in a Western Conference that was incredibly tough. Just one All Star/Superstar level player could've pushed them over the edge and made them real contenders

[@nmbmemphisbeast3690]

Our front office was just stupid look at some of our past drafts

[@akeme25]

It should've been Rudy Gay, but too bad he couldn't hit that ceiling.

[@nmbmemphisbeast3690]

akeme25 should've kept k love but was salty about the NCAA tournament

[@christiancayabyab5899]

Daiton they also can't rebuild. Bad trades, worst contracts, many of them. They needed a big player to pushed the Grizzlies to a playoff team.

[@TheAfghan72]

They should have never left Van city.

[@yandhi5016]

When Gasol was arguably the best center in the nba

[@DelightFools]

Noah, Hibbert, Gasol, Duncan, Dwight, Ibaka (pretty much played Perkin's role), Bogut, DJ, Horford, Tyson Chandler, Asik, Lopez twins. These guys made it fearful for anyone to drive in and were mobile enough to bother mid-range shots consistently, very reminiscent of 90's defense. This mini era of respectable big men in the paint 09' - 13' may primarily be the indirect cause to the quick transition and evolution of the fast ball movement, run and gun 3pt playstyle we see today which both championship Spurs and GSW were the first to perfectly execute and master, which is now being emulated by almost every single team this era.

[@lmw0253]

@@DelightFools asik 😂

[@DelightFools]

lmw 02 ayy man its true tho 😂 nobody tried the Turkish giant when he was clogging the paint (except that one time Westbrook posterized him haha)

[@bigwoke686]

@@DelightFools I totally forgot about asik

[@JohnLick96]

@@DelightFools lay off the drugs guy. None of those guys were as good as you made them seem. The two best Centers at the time were an injured Howard and Bynum and no one was even close. The 2013 season just showed a lack of good centers overall with the best power forwards being Blake Griffin and Kevin Love. The best players were mainly point guards in 2013. The center position was so dead.

[@seanstephenson5486]

They way you described Rudy gay it sounds exactly like Andrew wiggins

[@DZ-lx4iu]

Good comparison

[@Dameatii]

Why are you insulting Rudy Gay like that?

[@MrVryant]

Well people expect Wiggins to be the next LeBron but instead he became the Canadian Rudy Gay

[@chrishandsome4267]

Mr Vryant lol nobody expected him to become the next LeBron.. come on now

[@CaptainSwagger81]

@@chrishandsome4267 when he was entering the draft many experts hyped him up and compared him to lbj

[@CampingMIG]

I like how the Grizzlies consistently played GS tough.

[@Swaveyntn]

lol seriously, I feel like the Grizzlies, Nuggets always give the Warriors trouble regardless of their standings.

[@leftbenchplayaa]

Grizzlies always gave teams like warriors, spurs, and thunder trouble.

[@anakinskywalker6662]

It’s cause we would wear them down and not focus on offense

[@christiancastillo8663]

And they play gs again in play in haha and eliminated them lol

[@sacramentokingswillrise7525]

Yeah, Because of their Tough and Gritty Defense

[@jyrinartis5037]

Guys don't understand until this season we had consistently been in the playoffs and have always been one star or all around wing away from real chip contention .

[@mj2kallday]

Always bringing those unique topics 🔥

[@iceydemp2370]

Mj plz like my comment on ur next video

[@taylorgulbranson8812]

Hi

[@AndyHoops]

Ay whats up bro

[@thesixthman3176]

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[@mlkchannel5890]

Yep

[@jrepass1980]

Just imagine if the grizzlies didn't waste the 2nd pick in the NBA draft. They could've added a superstar instead of the 7'3 thabeet

[@ExistentHope]

J Repass19 Giannis

[@sakamoto8354]

If they only picked Harden instead of that bust Thabeet.

[@axucaroso]

J Repass19 Omigawd! Yeah! Thasheem was a heart breaker

[@manavdhawan3313]

J Repass19 they could've got Harden

[@kyledixon2571]

J Repass19 yeah they could’ve gotten Harden or DeRozan

[@drei2745]

*Grizz* fans where you at

[@ElCap1van]

Rip

[@denizalcobendascakmak1916]

Here!

[@justinignalig2251]

Right here

[@jestoplays2031]

Here

[@andredrummond532]

GrizzKid11 are you black

[@DirtySprite9]

Rudy Gay became a beast when he got to Sacramento. Shooting efficiency and defense got a whole lot better. That version of Gay could've got Memphis to the finals

[@stkthefirst3463]

False.

[@TheyCallMeSledge]

Too bad the rest of that Sacramento team was ass so he pretty much put up meaningless stats. He wouldn't have gotten traded if he got his efficiency up sooner, though now that I think of it, he probably still would've been traded anyway because his playstyle wasn't a good fit for the team anymore.

[@Swaveyntn]

He did good in Toronto too. Before Derozan and Lowry were one the best backcourts in the east.

[@MrWadeSnow]

They got sweeped by the Spurs, how's a "better Rudy Gay" gonna get them over the Spurs? Lol.

[@coleabaja554]

Jayden Dash h

[@mjalejo9375]

I think Memphis is 1 superstar away from being a heavy championship contender that season. Imagine a better Rudy Gay.

[@AndyHoops]

Imagine if they took Harden instead of Hasheem Thabeet in the draft

[@knnthhhh]

PG would have been a great fit.

[@gabrieldnchf2822]

MJ Alejo ur funny

[@bmillersince92]

Imagine paul George? The pacers were the Grizzlies of the east around that time

[@monafahmed5783]

*was

[@midoban23]

now marc gasol is 2019 nba champion. we'll deserved.

[@jc2litvideos391]

Showing love to my team another reason you're my favorite KZbinr

[@NBALegendZ]

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[@RobB678-x7k]

Andy can you do a video on how good Dennis Rodman was?

[@edwardkropp8400]

Please!

[@steviebuckets9035]

Still wanna know why the 2005 Grizzlies are in 2K lmao

[@niggathathadadream6859]

Stevie Buckets had a history season that year. Tough defeat to the Mavs.

[@davidford4475]

WHERE MY GRIZZ FANS AT💯💯💯😎🐻 #GritAndGrind #GrindCity

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[@TommyTomTompkins]

You know it was the Memphis Grizzly

[@Jody_Joe]

One of my favorite teams during that time! That grit and grind was real !

[@MrRtotten100]

I’m from Memphis so it’s only right I watch this ! Preciate the love for the city Andy !!!

[@therayman3]

The Grizzlies should’ve won it that year. Both them and the Pacers of 2013 remind me of the 2000 TrailBlazers.

[@TheAnnette]

I noticed the Grizzlies along with the Clippers, never had a consistent starting small forward

[@gerrick5803]

And the pels oh yeah yeah

[@abigailparaan9093]

I mean there weren't many good small forwards anyway that year. Almost all good sf were on huge contracts and some are still developing like kawhi and pg13. What they needed was a good shooting guard they should have gotten redick or korver. Tony allen isnt good at shooting anyway they should have traded him.

[@venod3134]

Tayshawn so underrated. One of the best role players ever.

[@MrIncredibleGuy]

Role player? Lmao

[@niggato23]

That block Reggie Miller

[@abigailparaan9093]

Dude tayshawn at his prime is a perennial allstar what you smokin.

[@bleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee]

@@abigailparaan9093 He's never made an all-star team though

[@greatgreatgrindfather1456]

Thanks for putting Respect on my Team! GRINDHOUSE!!!!!

[@saltinesavior8229]

I remember hoping for a Grizzlies and Pacers finals that year once they both reached the conference finals. Loved this team!

[@marvinprevalus6575]

Saltine Savior8 If that finals happened, neither team is scoring over 90 points

[@JexxGaming]

Automatic like just because u made a video on the Grizzlies.

[@abrahamthomas3777]

You forgot to mention how in the following season when they went to 7 with the Thunder, Zach Randolph didn't even play that game 7.

[@tyronemalone5484]

Because he was suspended for punching Steven Adams in a jaw in game 6

[@bsimmonds1733]

Abraham Thomas 7:18

[@abrahamthomas3777]

@@tyronemalone5484 I know, my point is that if he hadn't been suspended, we may be looking at the Grizzlies very differently. I don't disagree with the suspension tho.

[@abrahamthomas3777]

@@bsimmonds1733 he mentions the series but not that Randolph was suspended for the game 7

[@jetroeribal1539]

And they went to OT in 4 straight games.

[@MrSayWhatIThink23]

Great video, that Grizzlies team was good fundamentally and I enjoyed watching them

[@quietnoise2114]

the matches of grit n grind memphis team against okc are always fun to watch.

[@regulareverydaynormalguy8789]

Rudy did good with SA

[@bxrfan]

It's about time the Grizzlies get some love on your channel!

[@harris2413]

This Grizzlies team was built like the mid 90's Knicks.

[@dontreadmyprofilepicprofil554]

Do the 2004 FINALS please

[@AndyHoops]

Ill start working on it

[@ajjohnson4938]

The Grizzlies also didn’t extend Lionel Hollins contract after they went to the WCF

[@oscar_fml1749]

Your the only one that talks about the Grizzlies thank you 😂

[@loveofmangos001]

This channel is underrated. A real gem for hoops fans.

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[@lebryanthoward9416]

That was the best season by record, but that wasn’t their best season in terms of chances of winning. The season where they were up 2-1 against Warriors before Conley and Allen got injured was their best chances.

[@MrVedude]

This I completely agree with. If they stayed healthy and beat the warriors, they would've probably gone on to win the NBA finals. That was their best opportunity to win the NBA finals.

[@alexiscando5709]

nah, this was the year they went to WCF so I'll say this was their best year

[@JohnLick96]

@@alexiscando5709 they got lucky

[@-linusthegoat-4825]

They’re even better this year

[@maxlindeman6809]

Those grit and grind teams made me a Memphis fan and I am still a loyal fan. They should be much better this year pending injuries and I loved them drafting Jaren Jackson Jr. since he could honestly spark another great era of great defense.

[@fruitsareyummy7238]

u were right

[@isaiahsolis50]

Glad they get some recognition, always liked them

[@shermanngjazz]

Ja Morant is leading the Grizzlies pretty well so far.

[@banterclaus7827]

And now Grizzlies are bringing the GnG back with Valanciunas! JJJ + JV is gonna be fun to watch

[@linusxv181]

Do a video about Corey Maggette Much love from the Philippines!

[@Swaveyntn]

Wasnt he the MVP in the big 3 league just recently?

[@preciosaoblan6924]

Pilipino ka rin pala

[@KoreyHill]

Lionel Hollins was key for the next year as well. The coaching is serious.

[@edr.2642]

I remember their good line up and I cant believe after a long time they didnt get to Finals.

[@iMr.Jetpacks]

Memphis is looking really good this year! I just hate how they are so underrated and never get any recognition AT ALL

[@20DAVID09]

Loved to play with Memphis back in 2k 11 and 12

[@FlyingV555]

Sounded like a great team. Hope to see the Grizzlies in the finals one day.

[@zayg8508]

3:52 I didn’t know Jared Baylee’s had it like that lol

[@youngrn2398]

*sigh* I miss the old grizzlies

[@jacobrklein7175]

The biggest problem for the Grizzlies was a combination of not having the guards needed to stand up to the elite ones in the league, and their depth being okay, but nothing great. Still, they did have a strong frontcourt with Marc Gasol and Randolph in the paint.

[@dantelarney3890]

Those guys were tough.

[@druemcee]

Great video again Andy. I remeber this team clearly. Off topic: people already forgot Parker was an assassin.

[@GaboxRox15]

You drop that 2013 Grizzlies in the 90s and I'm sure they would win a championship even with Jordan around. The pace they played in 2013 was the slowest, but you compare that pace to the one 90s teams played and the 2013 Grizzlies would have one of the fastest paces if they played in the 90s. Combine that with their stellar defense, and they would have the chance to become a dynasty if they played in the 1990s.

[@alexdouang1589]

The Grizzlies are so underrated

[@gorkemkarakus140]

The background sound came back! I love it.

[@MRCSANY]

A lot of teams in 2013 were really good!

[@RealCGH]

They were the Western Conference version of the 2014/15 Hawks

[@TommyTomTompkins]

I'm a mtown repper like no other...

[@sampoole4530]

I loved this team

[@17thN.O]

I really appreciated that era squad. Grit and Grind. Grind House.

[@spyrosvangelis5476]

best basketball youtuber hands down

[@bobbyedwards7380]

Jerryd Bayless was a boss coming off the bench in those Memphis years.

[@grantevers7559]

Memphis was rocking during those years

[@jlpeng9036]

a version 2.0 of this team is 2012-2014 indiana pacers. no super stars, just a whole bunch of 80+ players, being the only competing team against big-3 miami heat in East conference. And almost succeed in ECF for 2 times.

[@coin2085]

Great video Andy!!

[@TjSamson]

2012-13 and especially 2014-15 Memphis Grizzlies is such an amazing team!

[@meltbeam]

3:54 anyone else catch that he called Darrell Arthur "one of their main wing defenders?" he was a slow footed offensive minded power foward. lol sorry Andy you're trippin on this one (were you thinking of Quincy Pondexter?)

[@DelightFools]

Lol I was gonna say. Darell was like Boozer as QP was to Deng. That year 3 and D guys were godly. Danny Green (except when he purposely threw the finals so his buddy Lebron could win), Miller, Quincy, Deng, PG (overall best), Shumpert, Terence Ross (when he makes his first shot 😅)

[@allen62]

meltbeam givem a break he had to research all of this he didn’t go through it like us Memphis fans did 😂

[@titansuniverse3283]

The current Grizz Team(21-22) is contending for that spot Ja (27.4PPG) only age 22 is special and potentially could be all time great and Bane(18.6PPG) has really shined in his sophomore season along with good complimentary players like triple j(16.3PPG) and Dillon Brooks(14.7 PPG) they have a real good chance this season

[@bryanoropeza6437]

This makes me cry

[@joshct9426]

Memphis was One player away for a couple of years, what a great team THIS was here

[@cmart6946]

The Grind House

[@kingkadir68]

You are the best NBA channel

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[@hubimoshector6729]

Bro i always can't wait to watch ur videos cause ur so entertaining, you have a great voice, and you're background music is lit. Keep it up bro

[@fuzztv6891]

These were the good old days where the league was fun to watch with teams like the spurs thunder grizzlies heat pacers were fun to watch in the playoffs

[@ilmarssuveizda]

With such a great content you deserve more subs. :)

[@makis7383]

The God damn L.A Clippers are the most cursed team in pro sports ever!!!

[@ADTVent]

makis papachristou any team chris paul is on is the most cursed team(see rockets 2017-2018).

[@tonynixburger9371]

It may be that Chri P 3's whose cursed

[@makis7383]

I don't think CP3 is cursed. The franchise had many injuries to key players, missed out HOF's in the draft or traded them and in general were unlucky or cursed. Check out Mike Korzemba's video on the Clippers to see

[@makis7383]

@highlyanticipated death Come on man don't be that disrespectful to CP3. just.. APPRECIATE GREATNESS

[@RenegadeGunn]

It's dumb to kill the old Grit N Grind Grizzlies they could've been NBA Champions

[@ArrowmadeLilMarc]

Thank you for this video

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[@azunnanjoku3696]

You should make these like once a week for every nba team man!! Great video like always👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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[@Captain_Neckbeard]

The Grizzlies vs The Clippers series was some of the best basketball I've seen in my life. Right up there with Bulls vs. Jazz.

[@andreialexandruparfeni7129]

Jeremy Seal Spurs v Heat the same year was better.

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

tteverywhere 97 That was great too.

[@nanaafari-gyan2694]

How do people forget this season from the grizzles

[@allen62]

nana Afari-Gyan most of these kid bandwagons came in 2015 and rode for warriors since

[@Beenman2210]

How great that team was just makes the grizzlies picking Hashan Thabeet at number 2 in 2009 so much worse. The grizzlies drafting a player like James harden, Stephen curry, or Demar derozan could of equaled a championship

[@chansavage1112]

As a grizzlies fan this makes me sad :(

[@eduardotorrado950]

I miss this so much

[@kennethwill246]

My city always had bad luck. This team gave us hope tho

[@JM1992]

I remember telling my friend don't sleep on the grizzles that year

[@macdab55]

Wow, a video about my Grizzlies :D

[@VenomousStare]

Great video, love Randolph

[@lucwijngaard8413]

Zach is underrated

[@axlegallardo]

Do the 2000-2001 Portland JailBlazers please. Ps. Zo was a part of that too.

[@martycoleman3801]

Great topics!

[@rayrobinson8265]

To make the playoffs every season from 2011-2017 in a tough stacked western conference. Should’ve shown how talented the Grizzlies was. Their core pretty much stayed with Conley, Gasol, Randolph, and Allen. Hopefully Conley comes back Healthy, and Jaren Jackson turns out to be a pretty solid draft pick. They’ll be able to make some noice in the West again.

[@StevenTohme]

marc gasol has now been part of the best memphis grizzlies and best toronto raptors team

[@iceydemp2370]

Hey andy hope u have great weekend but dont keep me waiting on ur content anymore u hear me!!

[@justrob1453]

Is this the year gasol won DPOY but was not part of the 1st all nba defense ? Correct me if im wrong

[@AnkleIsland]

I feel like this man is reading my mind with my favorite topics In history

[@vanillasundaexlcc9798]

They got Morant now

[@OH_MY_DOGGG]

Spoiler alert

[@richcerasale8909]

keep up these great vidoes

[@lanesaul2198]

Mike Conley is the most underrated player in the nba

[@fernandodelaossa5224]

Those Grizzs with a Marc Gasol from year 2018 and his 3point ability. I guess the spurs would have had more problems.

[@offwhitejayR2E]

I’ve been waiting for someone to talk about this team. I had to tell my friend they could have easily won a chip if the spurs or heat didn’t exist lmao