Out of All Cities, Why Memphis for the Grizzlies’ Relocation?
In this #short, we’ll take a look back to 2001, when Michael Heisley and the Vancouver Grizzlies went on a road trip to find a new home. Cities like Louisville, New Orleans, Anaheim, Las Vegas, Buffalo, San Diego, and Memphis were all considered—but only one would land the team.
This video from All Sports History breaks down the Vancouver Grizzlies move to Memphis, why the team kept the Vancouver Grizzlies logo and name, and even the surprising connection to a short-lived 1970s football team. We’ll also look at what made Memphis such a unique choice and how it brought pro basketball back to the city for the first time since 1975.
👉 WHAT HAPPENED TO THE VANCOUVER GRIZZLIES? From their struggles after the 1999 NBA lockout, to draft picks like the 1999 NBA Draft, and stars like Bryant Reeves Big Country, the journey from the Vancouver Grizzlies first game to the Vancouver Grizzlies last game tells the full story.
Out of All Cities, Why Memphis for the Grizzlies’ Relocation?
