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PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE/CAPSULES

PRESEASON SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time (CST)October 6 Monday Milwaukee Bucks 7:00 p.m.October 8 Wednesday San Antonio Spurs (@Paris, France) 2:00 p.m.October 10 Friday FC Barcelona (@Barcelona, Spain) 2:00 p.m.October 14 Tuesday Washington Wizards 7:00 p.m.October 17 Friday Orlando Magic 7:00 p.m.October 18 Saturday Atlanta Hawks 7:00 p.m.October 21 Tuesday Miami Heat 7:00 p.m.October 23 Thursday Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m.

OPPONENT CAPSULESMilwaukee Bucks – Monday, October 6The Grizzlies open their third preseason in Memphis when the Milwaukee Bucks travel to The Pyramid to play the opener on Oct. 6. Lastseason, the Grizzlies swept the two-game series against Milwaukee as Pau Gasol led the Grizzlies with 18.5 ppg and 12.5 rpg against theBucks. However, Milwaukee plans to change their fortunes against Memphis by giving the reins this season to new Head Coach TerryPorter and crafting a different lineup highlighted by a Feb. 20 trade when Milwaukee acquired nine-time All- Star guard Gary Payton andhigh-flying forward/guard Desmond Mason from Seattle for Ray Allen, Kevin Ollie, Ronald Murray and a conditional draft pick. Payton exer-cised his free agent option and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this summer. Nonetheless, the Bucks will build their team aroundMason who averaged a solid 14.8 ppg and 6.7 rpg for Milwaukee last season, veteran forwards Toni Kukoc (11.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg) and TimThomas (13.3, 4.9 rpg) and rookie point guard T. J. Ford of Texas. Selected eighth overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, Ford is touted as an excit-ing floor general who averaged 7.7 apg and 15.0 ppg last year.

San Antonio Spurs (Paris, France) – Wednesday, October 8The Grizzlies head overseas for the first time in team history to participate in NBA Europe Games 2003 and to challenge the 2003 NBAChampion San Antonio Spurs at Bercy Arena in Paris, France. The Spurs won the series 3-1 last year against the Grizzlies and eventuallyearned their second NBA Championship. Pau Gasol delivered a huge performance with 28 points and 17 rebounds in the Grizzlies’ lone winagainst San Antonio last season, 98-93 win on Jan. 22. This season, the Spurs will be without center David Robinson, who retired after astoried 14-year career. Six-year veteran and two-time MVP Tim Duncan must now step up to become the Spurs’ unquestioned leader. Itshould be no problem for Duncan who led the team in scoring, averaging 23.3 ppg with 12.9 rpg including amazing averages of 30.0 pointsand 17.3 rebounds against Memphis last season. Other key returnees include a native of France and point guard Tony Parker, who averaged15.5 ppg and 5.3 apg last season; forward Malik Rose (10.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg); and guard Emanuel Ginobili (9.4 ppg, 2.9 apg in playoffs). TheSpurs also bolstered their lineup with offseason additions of center Rasho Nesterovic, and veteran forwards Ron Mercer, Hedo Turkogluand Robert Horry.

FC Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain) – Friday, October 10The Grizzlies and the Euroleague Champions FC Barcelona will meet for a special game when forward Pau Gasol returns home to play in hisnative country. In the second of two preseason games in Europe, the Grizzlies challenge Gasol’s former team where he played three proseasons, culminating with 11.3 ppg and 5.2 rpg in his final year before being selected 3rd overall in the 2001 NBA Draft. The atmosphere isexpected to be electric as Spain’s national basketball hero takes the court. However, Memphis fans should not expect an easy day at theoffice for the Grizzlies. FC Barcelona represents the best of European teams as the defending league champions with a storied 77-year tra-dition and most recent successes including four European League Cups and berths in five Euroleague Finals. FC Barcelona is led by 6-8shooting guard Dejan Bodiroga (16.0 ppg, 2.4 apg), a native of Yugoslavia who won the Euroleague Final Four MVP award for the secondseason in a row and fourth overall. Other top players include 7-0 forward/center Gregor Fucka of Italy (11.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg) who was namedAll-Eurogleague First Team in 2000-01 and new 6-0 point guard Vlado Ilievski who averaged 13.4 ppg and 2.8 apg for Union Olimpija in theEuroleague playoffs last year.

Washington Wizards – Tuesday, October 14The Michael Jordan era for the Wizards is officially over as the future Hall-of-Famer ended his legendary career by ranking second in teamscoring with 20.0 ppg while adding 6.1 rpg last season. Jordan led Washington in scoring 36 times, rebounding 16 times, assists 25 times,steals 32 times and blocks 13 times. However, the Wizards failed to reach the playoffs and decided to remake the lineup in the front officeand on the floor. New faces include President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld, Head Coach Eddie Jordan, rookie forward JarvisHayes of Georgia (selected 10th overall in 2003 NBA Draft), and free agent guard Gilbert Arenas, who was named as the NBA’s MostImproved Player last season after averaging 18.3 ppg and 6.3 apg for the Golden State Warriors. Plus, All-Star guard/forward JerryStackhouse returns with expectations to lead the offense again in scoring (team-high 21.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg). Memphis split the two-game serieslast season with each team winning at home. The Grizzlies win’ on Nov. 23 ended an 0-13 start last season.

Orlando Magic – Friday, October 17Former Grizzlies Drew Gooden and Gordan Giricek will make their first appearance at The Pyramid after the key Feb. 19 trade with theGrizzlies acquiring forwards Mike Miller, Ryan Humphrey and two draft picks in return from Orlando. The Magic went on to finish with a 42-40 record and eighth place in the Eastern Conference, but eventually lost to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs. All-Star for-ward Tracy McGrady led the Magic last season with a team-high 32.1 ppg with 6.5 rpg, and Gooden provided 8.4 rpg and 13.6 ppg whileGiricek added 14.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg and 2.5 apg for Orlando. Plus, the Magic have been busy upgrading their roster talent in the summer, acquir-ing veteran forward Juwan Howard (18.4 ppg and 7.5 rpg for the Denver Nuggets) and point guard Tyronn Lue (3.5 apg, 8.6 ppg for theWashington Wizards). Last year, the Grizzlies swept the two-game series over the Magic. In the last meeting, Pau Gasol scored 26 pointsand Jason Williams added 17 points and 15 assists as the Grizzlies earned their first ever road victory in Orlando, 110-104 on Mar. 24.

Atlanta Hawks – Saturday, October 18The Grizzlies and the Hawks split the two-game series last season with each team winning at home. Pau Gasol and Shane Battier scored 22points apiece as the Grizzlies set five franchise records during a 124-92 rout of the Hawks on March 16. The Grizzlies also notched their24th home win of the season in that game, the most in their eight-year history. Now, the Hawks have revamped their roster with a four-team trade which sent All-Star forward Glenn Robinson to the Philadelphia 76ers as Atlanta acquired the contract of point guard TerrellBrandon from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Former Grizzly and All-Star Shareef Abdur-Rahim returns to anchor the Hawks after finishingsecond in team scoring behind Robinson last season, averaging 19.9 ppg and added 8.4 rpg. Eight-year veteran center Theo Ratliff providesa post presence with a team-high 3.23 bpg with 7.5 rpg and 8.7 ppg last year. Plus, new faces include rookie draft picks guard/forwardBoris Diaw-Riffiod from Cormeille-en-Paris, France who was selected 21st overall in the 2003 NBA Draft and forward Travis Hansen ofBrigham Young.

Miami Heat - Tuesday, October 21The Miami Heat are building towards a return to the playoffs as President and Head Coach Pat Riley continues to reshape the roster byacquiring two key players and saying goodbye to a perennial All-Star Center Alonzo Mourning, who sat who sat out last season with focalglomerulosclerosis, a kidney disorder, and chose to sign as a free agent earlier this summer with the New Jersey Nets, defending EasternConference champions. Nonetheless, Miami welcomes free agent forward Lamar Odom who averaged 14.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg and 3.6 apg for theLos Angeles Clippers last season, and rookie shooting guard Dwyane Wade of Marquette University. Wade, selected fifth overall in the2003 NBA Draft, averaged 21.5 ppg on 50.1% shooting to lead Marquette to its first NCAA Final Four since 1977. Odom and Wade join alineup featuring a dynamic trio: veterans guard Eddie Jones (18.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg) and forward Brian Grant (10.3 ppg, 10.2 rpg), and second-year forward Caron Butler (15.4 ppg, 5.10 rpg). Last season, the Grizzlies swept the Heat, including a thrilling 126-116 overtime win on Feb.28, in which seven Grizzlies scored in double figures.

Chicago Bulls – Thursday, October 23For the Chicago Bulls, this season’s marketing slogan could easily be “Back to the Future”. Sixteen-year veteran Scottie Pippen, one of the50 greatest players in NBA history who helped lead the Bulls to six NBA Championships during their dynasty in the 1990s, returns to theBulls after opting to sign a free agent deal this summer. Pippen, a seven-time NBA All-Star and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, provided10.8 ppg, 4.5 apg, 1.6 spg and most importantly, veteran leadership for the Portland Trail Blazers last season. Now, Pippen will be countedon to finish his career by guiding a youthful roster on the road back to the playoffs. Key returnees include guard Jalen Rose who led theteam in scoring (22.1 ppg) and assists (4.8 apg); forward Donyell Marshall (team-high 9.0 rpg, 13.4 ppg); and the “Baby Bulls” forward EddyCurry (10.5 ppg, 4.4 rpg) and center Tyson Chandler (9.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.41 bpg). Plus, Chicago adds rookie guard Kirk Hinrich of Kansas,selected 7th overall in the 2003 Draft, but loses point guard Jay Williams for at least this season due to a motorcycle accident. Last year,the Grizzlies and Bulls split two-game series with each team winning at home, including Memphis’ 124-95 win on Mar. 12, when Pau Gasolscored 27 points.

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TRAINING CAMP 2003

GRIZZLIES TRAINING CAMP AND PRESEASON SCHEDULEAll times local. Practice site locations and times subject to change. Please call a member of the Memphis Grizzlies Media RelationsDepartment for updated practice times and locations.

TEAM PRACTICES – RHODES COLLEGE AND THE PYRAMIDAll team practices are closed to the public. Media credentials are required for access to closed team practices. Head Coach Hubie Brownwill allow the media to view and shoot photography of the final minutes of most practice sessions (usually about 30 minutes). Coaches andplayers are available for brief interviews at the end of practice. Prior to the end of a practice session, all media should contact a member ofthe Grizzlies Media Relations Staff to arrange an interview with a specific coach or player.

Friday, September 26Players with three years or less of NBA experience report to camp

Saturday, September 27 - Sunday, September 28Practices at Rhodes College Team Availability10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning prictice open to Media with viewing near end of workout,5:00 – 7:00 p.m. interviews following

Monday, September 29 – MEDIA DAYPractice at Rhodes College Team Availability10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

Media DayPractice at Rhodes College Team Availability3:00 – 4:00 p.m. All players and coaches available for media interviews between – Rhodes College6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 30Players with four years or more of NBA experience report to camp

Practices at TBA Team Availability10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 1-Saturday, October 4 Practices at TBA Team Availability10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 5 Practice at TBA Team Availability1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

Monday, October 6Shootaround at The Pyramid Team Availability11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interviews following shootaround7:00 p.m. Grizzlies vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Depart for Paris, France following game

Tuesday, October 7 (Paris, France)4:30 p.m. Arrive in Paris, France

Practice at Bercy Arena, Paris Team Availability9:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interview period TBA

Wednesday, October 8 (Paris, France)Shootaround at Bercy Arena Team Availability1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Interviews following shootaround9:00 p.m. Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs

Depart for Barcelona, Spain, following the game

Thursday, October 9 (Barcelona, Spain)2:30 a.m. Arrive in Barcelona, Spain

Practice at Palau St. Jordi Team Availability3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interview period TBA

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Friday, October 10 (Barcelona, Spain)Shootaround at Palau St. Jordi Team Availability1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Interviews following9:00 p.m. Grizzlies vs. FC Barcelona

Saturday, October 11 (Barcelona, Spain)Depart Barcelona at 12:00 p.m.; Arrive in Memphis at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 12 – Monday, October 13 Practice at The Pyramid Team Availability1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

Tuesday, October 14Shootaround at The Pyramid Team Availability11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interviews following shootaround7:00 p.m. Grizzlies vs. Washington Wizards

Wednesday, October 15Practice at Rhodes College Team Availability1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

Thursday, October 16Practice at The Pyramid Team Availability1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

Friday, October 17 – Saturday, October 18Shootarounds at The Pyramid Team Availability11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interviews following shootaround7:00 p.m. (October 17) Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic7:00 p.m. (October 18) Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks

Sunday, October 19Practice at Rhodes College Team Availability1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

Monday, October 20Practice at Rhodes College Team Availability12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

Depart for Miami, Florida following practice

Tuesday, October 21 (Miami, Florida)Shootaround at AmericanAirlines Arena Team Availability11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interviews following shootaround7:00 p.m. Grizzlies @ Miami Heat (AmericanAirlines Arena))

Depart for Chicago, Illinois, following the game

Wednesday, October 22 (Chicago, Illinois)Practice at (TBA) - Time to be determined

Thursday, October 23 (Chicago, Illinois)Shootaround at United Center Team Availability11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interviews following shootaround7:00 p.m. Grizzlies @ Chicago Bulls (United Center)

Depart for Memphis post-game

Friday, October 24 – Tuesday, October 28Practice at Rhodes College Team Availability1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

Wednesday, October 29Tip-Off Luncheon Peabody Hotel11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m Media interviews following event

Practice at Rhodes College Team Availability2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

Thursday, October 30Practice at The Pyramid Team Availability1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Viewing near end of practice, interviews following

RULES

2003-2004 NBA PLAYER PERSONNEL RULESActive ListThe maximum number of active players is 12, the minimum is 11. At no time shall a team be permitted to dress fewer than eight players fora regular season game or nine for a playoff game. During the off-season and training camp, teams may carry no more than 20 players.

Injured ListA player transferred to the injured list and replaced by another player due to injury or illness must stay there for no fewer than five games.

Ten-Day ContractOn the 56th day following the season’s first game (December 23, 2003), a team may sign a player to a 10-day contract. This procedure maybe used only to replace a player assigned to the injured list. No player may be signed to more than two 10-day agreements.

Trading DeadlineNo trades are permitted after 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 19, 2004. From that point to the end of the regular season, player addi-tions must be made through the waiver procedure or by signing free agents.

WaiversFrom August 15 to the end of the season, clubs may claim waived players within 48 business hours after notice. Players waived at anyother time may be claimed within 10 days. If no team claims the waived player, he becomes a free agent.

Guaranteed ContractsOn January 10, 2003, all player contracts become guaranteed for the remainder of the season.

Playoff RostersMust be submitted by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day following the last day of the regular season (April 15, 2003).

Renunciation of Amateur EligibilityA person who is at least 17 years of age and whose high school class has graduated shall become eligible for the college draft if herenounces his intercollegiate basketball eligibility by written notice to the NBA at least 45 days prior to the draft. Prior to the 45 daysbefore the draft, teams may not make direct contact with players who have intercollegiate basketball eligibility left. Clubs may contactplayers without remaining eligibility but may not discuss compensation.

INSTANT REPLAY RULESInstant replay review will be triggered automatically – and not at the discretion of the officials or teams – in the followingsituations:

Field-Goal AttemptsA field goal that could affect the outcome of the game is made with no time remaining on the clock (0:00) at the end of the fourth quarter orany overtime period.

A field goal is made with no time remaining on the clock (0:00) at the end of the first, second and third quarters.

Once replay is triggered in either of these two situations, the officials will review instant replay to determine whether time on the gameclock had expired before the ball left the shooter’s hand. If the shot was timely, the officials may also review tape to determine if the fieldgoal was scored correctly as a two-point or three-point basket, whether the shooter committed a boundary line violation when he releasedthe ball and whether a 24-second clock or 8-second backcourt violation occurred before the shot.

FoulsA foul for which the resulting free throws could affect the outcome of the game is called with no time remaining on the clock (0:00) at theend of the fourth quarter or any overtime period.

A foul is called with no time remaining on the clock (0:00) at the end of the first, second and third quarters.

In these situations, officials will review instant replay to determine only whether the called foul occurred prior to the expiration of time onthe game clock and not whether the call itself was correct.

Instant replay reviews will be conducted and processed in two minutes or less by the game officials. The call made during play will only bereversed when the replay provides the officials with a “clear and conclusive” basis to do so.

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OFFICIAL NBA COURT DIAGRAM

MEDICAL GLOSSARY

GLOSSARY OF TERMSArthroscopyA surgical examination of the internal structures of a joint by view-ing through an arthoscope. An arthroscopic procedure can be usedto remove or repair damaged tissue or as a diagnostic procedure inorder to inspect the extent of the damage or confirm diagnosis.

Avascular NecrosisDeath of a body part because of lack blood circulation.

Bone ScanAn imaging procedure in which a radioactive-labeled substance isinjected into the body to determine the status of a bone injury. Abone scan is particularly useful in diagnosing a stress fracture.

Chondral FractureFracture to the chondral (cartilaginous) surfaces of bone.

Degenerative Joint DiseaseChanges in the joint surfaces as a result of repetitive trauma.

DislocationComplete displacement of joint surfaces.

EdemaAccumulation of fluid in organs and tissues of the body; swelling.

EffusionAccumulation of fluid within a joint.

FractureBreach in continuity of the bone. Types of fractures include simple,compound, comminuted, greenstick, incomplete, impacted, longitu-dinal, oblique, stress and transverse.

Heat CrampsPainful muscle spasms caused by excessive body heat and depletionof fluids and electrolytes. Can be prevented with acclimatization,attention to environmental heat stress and adequate fluid consump-tion.

Heat ExhaustionMild form of shock to cardiovascular system likely a result of dehy-dration. Acclimatization, attention to environmental heat stress andfluid consumption will reduce risk of occurrence.

Heat StrokeCondition of rapidly internal body temperature.

HemarthrosisAccumulation of blood within a joint as a result of an acute injury.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Imaging procedure in which a radio frequency pulse causes certainelectrical elements of the injured tissue to react. MRI does notrequire radiation and is very useful in the diagnosis of soft tissue,disc and meniscus injuries.

Osteochondritis DessicansA piece of bone and/or cartilage loosened from its attachment aftertrauma, it can cause a lesion.

SprainA twisting, stretching, pulling or tearing of a ligament.

1st degree- A stretching but no tearing of a ligament. Athlete may eitherreturn to play immediately or will miss very little activity.

2nd degree- A partial tear of a ligament. Bracing may be required. Athlete maymiss one to four weeks.

3rd degree- A complete tear of the ligament. Depending upon the ligamentinvolved, bracing or even surgery may be required. Athlete may beout of activity from three weeks to one year or longer.

StrainThe stretching, pulling or twisting of a muscle or tendon.

1st degree- A stretching but no tear of the muscle or tendon. Athlete may

either return to play immediately or will usually miss very littleactivity.

2nd degree- A partial tear of a muscle or tendon. Athlete may miss one to four

weeks.

3rd degree- A complete tear of a muscle or tendon. Depending upon the mus-

cle or tendon involved, surgery may be required. Athlete may beout of activity from three weeks to one year or longer.

SubluxationPartial dislocation of a joint. The term usually implies that the jointcan be returned to its normal position without formal reduction.

SynovitisInflammation of the synovial lining of a joint.

TendinitisInflammation of the tendon and/or tendon sheath, usually caused bychronic overuse.

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GRIZZLIES.COM

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HISTORY OF MEMPHIS HOOPS

HISTORY OF PRO BASKETBALL IN MEMPHIS

The Grizzlies became the first NBA team established in Memphis, but the history of professional basketball in the Mid-South extends farbeyond the Grizzlies’ inaugural season in 2001-02. Remember the psychedelic red, white and blue game ball, flamboyant and colorful out-fits, flashy afros, and one-of a-kind players in the American Basketball Association (ABA)? Pro basketball in Memphis can be traced back tomore than 30 years ago when the ABA established three teams in the city during the 1970s. From 1967 to 1976, the ABA promoted excitingdunks by such players as Julius “Dr. J” Erving and players’ ability to shoot the newly-established three-point shot. Over nine seasons, keyfranchises included the Denver Rockets/Nuggets, New York Nets, Houston Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Kentucky Colonels, PittsburghPipers/Condors, San Antonio Spurs, Spirits of St. Louis and the Utah Stars. Franchises in Memphis were the Pros (1970-72), Tams (1972-74)and Sounds (1974-75). Twenty five years later, the ABA 2000 established the Houn’ Dawgs in Memphis for one season (2000-01).

Memphis Pros – 1970-71 and 1971-72 seasonsThe Memphis Pros were the first ABA Team to be established in the city. However, the franchise actually startedin New Orleans as the Buccaneers during the late 1960s. When the team played occasional exhibition games inMemphis, huge numbers of fans attended the 11,000-seat Mid-South Coliseum. As a result, the franchise decid-ed to relocate to Memphis in an attempt to gain a larger fan base. The newly renamed Pros - wearing the colorsscarlet, navy blue and white - played for two seasons from 1970-71 through 1971-72 under the leadership ofHead Coach Babe McCarthy. The Pros featured such talented players as quick-driving guard Charlie Williamsand forward Wendell Ladner, who was known for his unusual ability to shoot the three-pointer for a player hissize. Future NBA announcer Steve “Snapper” Jones also wore the Pros’ jersey. However, attendance problemsoccurred during the team’s first season. A group of local supporters set out to save the team financially with a“Save our Pros” campaign. The campaign raised enough money to keep the Pros going for one more year in the

Mid-South, but financial woes forced team leadership to sell the franchiseafter the second season.

Memphis Tams – 1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons After a disappointing 1971-72 season for the Pros, the team appeared to be facing closure of oper-ations due to financial instability. But Charles O. Finley, the owner of Major League Baseball’sOakland Athletics and the National Hockey League’s California Golden Seals, came to the rescue.Finley purchased the team and quickly set out to change the name. A contest offering $2,500 tothe lucky winner who could provide a sensible yet catchy name for the team established the team’snew identity - the Tams. The name was promoted as representing fans from Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, and team colors werechanged to kelly green, California gold and polar bear white, the same colors of the world champions Oakland A’s. Led by Head Coach BobBass, the Tams featured George Thompson, who averaged 21.6 ppg and made the East All-Star Team; Johnny Neumann, who scored 19.6ppg; and Lee Davis, who averaged 13.3 ppg and 7.8 rpg during the 1972-73 season. However, the Tams continued to struggle to build a win-ning team and endured losing streaks of ten games or more for the third straight season in Memphis. In 1973-74, the Tams never won morethan two straight games under Head Coach Bill van Breda Kolff. The team began to lose money and near season’s end, the ABA was forcedto take over the daily operations of the franchise. The Tams folded after the 1973-74 season.

Memphis Sounds – 1974-75 seasonAfter another financially disappointing season of pro basketball in the Memphis area, former ABACommissioner Mike Storen established a new franchise for the 1974-75 season. Storen brought in new players,new uniforms and another new logo with team colors, red and white. Storen also hired veteran Head CoachJoe Mullaney, whose background included head coaching jobs for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and ABA’sKentucky Colonels and Utah Stars. The Sounds’ roster included a mixture of talented veteran and rookie play-ers such as Mel Daniels, Chuck Williams, Stew Johnson, George Carter and former Memphis State BasketballCoach, Larry Finch. The Sounds earned a trip to the playoffs and even won a playoff game against the domi-nant Kentucky Colonels. However, the team was sold after the 1974-75 season to a group of businessmen inBaltimore who moved the team and renamed them the Baltimore Claws. The team played just three exhibitiongames and then-ABA Commissioner Dave DeBusschere was forced to shutdown oper-

ations on Oct. 20, 1975.

Memphis Houn’ Dawgs – 2000-01 seasonIn an attempt to revive pro basketball in the city, the Memphis Houn’ Dawgs were formed to compete in thenew ABA 2000. Nine teams participated in the new league, with Memphis wearing the colors red, white andblue and assigned a logo of a hound dog in Elvis Presley attire. The team included Mid-South basketball stand-outs such as Jimmy “Snap” Hunter, Corey Beck, Darryl Wilson, Dontae Jones, Justin Wimmer and Chris Garner.The Houn’ Dawgs played a 56-game schedule from December to May at the new DeSoto Civic Center under theleadership of basketball legends Gene Bartow and Larry Finch. However, the team could not develop a strongfan base during their first season in 2000-01, and ownership decided to relocate the franchise to another cityshortly after the NBA announced the Grizzlies would move from Vancouver in Memphis for the 2001-02 season.

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HISTORY OF MEMPHIS

THE HOME OF THE BLUES, THE BIRTHPLACE OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL

Memphis is internationally known for the sounds of soulful blues music felt vibrating off the bricks on Beale Street and mouthwatering bar-beque that is a tourist attraction in itself. However, this city’s rich heritage and flamboyant future are also major contributors to the reasonMemphis is characterized as the epitome of southern hospitality and America’s distribution center.

Memphis, an Egyptian word meaning ‘place of good abode’, was founded in 1819 by John Overton, James Winchester and future PresidentAndrew Jackson. These European settlers were attracted to the city because of its location high above the Mississippi River, which made ita perfect distribution port. In the beginning, Memphis built its foundation on the growth and shipping of cotton along the mightyMississippi. During the 1890s the city was also known as the world’s largest hardwood market. But these little known facts were hiddendue to the popularity of Beale Street.

The early 1900s saw Beale Street flourish as a social, civic and business center for the African American community. Musicians from acrossthe south flocked to Memphis for a chance to walk along the juke joint-lined streets of this new mecca for young aspiring artists. It wasthere in 1909 that W.C. Handy wrote and published the first blues song “The Memphis Blues”. This prompted other music genres such assoul and rock ‘n’ roll to be formed in Memphis. The 1950s and 60s saw the formation of Sun Studios and Stax Records. Stax Records show-cased talented individuals like Isaac Hayes and Rufus Thomas. Sun Studios skyrocketed the career of 18-year-old Elvis Presley, who tookthe country by storm with his original rock ‘n’ roll sound on his way to becoming a musical legend.

While music flourished in the city, Memphis was fighting a Civil Rights battle that tormented the south. In 1968 young African Americanminister Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited the city to speak on behalf of a group of sanitation workers on strike in the area. He was assassi-nated at The Lorraine Motel (Now the National Civil Rights Museum) in downtown Memphis. This event proved to be a major turning pointin the struggle for Civil Rights not only for African Americans but for everyone in America.

By the beginning of the 1970s a young native Memphian and Yale University graduate had plans to make his home the International trans-portation and logistics hub of the world. In 1971, Federal Express took flight under the leadership of Frederick W. Smith. Since then, othernationally and internationally known companies have formed strong foundations in the Memphis area such as AutoZone in 1979, ownedand operated by Memphian Pitt Hyde, and International Paper in 1987. Back then, both companies combined created over 2,000 jobs in theMid-South area (today the number is well over 6,000). In 1991, Dr. W.W Herenton was elected as the city’s first African American Mayor.

Today, what started out as a small city on the banks of the Mississippi River has now turned into the largest city in the Mid-South and the18th largest city in the nation.

Memphis is America’s largest agricultural trade city, handling over 40 percent of the nation’s cotton crop and serving the agricultural needsof commercial grain merchandisers, soybean processors, banks, brokerage and commission merchants and animal feed manufacturers.FedEx, the largest employer in the state of Tennessee, employs 30,000+ mid-southerners and over 200,000 people worldwide, makingMemphis an international leader in the distribution industry and in E-Commerce. With a metro population of over 1 million, Memphis isnow home to over 21 major companies. Since the inception of Memph!s 2005 in 1995, a 10-year economic development strategic plancoordinated by the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce, 64 existing Memphis companies announced expansion projects includingALSAC’s St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, who announced a $1 billion plan to double the facilities size and expand research capacityfor genetic and infectious diseases by 2005.

The capstone piece to the puzzle is the Memphis Grizzlies. The city struggled in the past with professional basketball as a part of theAmerican Basketball Association, but now, the Memphis Grizzlies have formed a stable foundation and will embark on its third season inthe Bluff City in 2003-2004.

With all the nicknames: The Home of the Blues, Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, North America’s Logistics Center and the City of Good Abode,visitors and native Memphians alike see why the city deserves each one.

A trolley drives by the Orpheum theater on historic Main Street in Downtown Memphis(Photo courtesy of Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau)

MEMPHIS ATTRACTIONS

WHAT TO DO IN MEMPHIS

NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUMAddress: 450 Mulberry St.Phone: (901) 521-9699Website: www.civilrightsmuseum.orgHours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Free Time (Mon.) 3:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sun. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Closed on Tues.; Summer Hours (June – August) Mon.-Sat. 9:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Free Time (Mon.) 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Closed on Tues.Admission: Adults $8.50, Seniors $7.50, Children 4-17 years$6.50, 3 and under, free

The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) was opened in 1991at the site of the Lorraine Motel in downtown Memphis,Tennessee. The Museum exists to assist the public in under-standing the lessons of the Civil Rights Movement and its impactand influence on the human rights movement worldwide throughits collections, exhibitions, research and educational programs.

GRACELAND MANSIONAddress: 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd.Phone: (901) 332-3322Website: www.elvis.com/gracelandHours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sun.: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00p.m., Nov. - Feb. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission: Adults: $16.00, Seniors 62+ and Students: $14.40,Children 7-12: $6.00Children 6 & under: Free.

Home of the undisputed king of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley’sGraceland mansion has become one of the largest attractions inMemphis. The home tour includes the music room, Elvis' parents'bedroom, pool room, and 'jungle' den in the main house, and,behind the house, Elvis' racquetball building and his original busi-ness office. Also included are viewings of Elvis’ trophy house andthe Meditation Garden where Elvis and his immediate family arelaid to rest.

MEMPHIS ROCK ‘N’ SOUL MUSEUMAddress: 145 Lt. George W. Lee Ave.Phone: (901) 543-0800Website: www.memphisrocknsoul.orgHours: Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Last entry)Admission: Adults $8.50, Seniors (60+) $7.50, Youth (5-17) $5.00

The Memphis Rock `n' Soul Museum, featuring the SmithsonianInstitution's Rock 'n' Soul: Social Crossroads exhibition, artifacts,pictures, words, and of course music, highlight slices of our cul-tural and musical past. Seven galleries examine the history ofMemphis music and its impact on cultural change. Located in theBeale Street Entertainment District on the second floor of thenew Gibson Guitar Factory.

PINK PALACE MUSEUM Address: 3050 Central AvePhone: (901) 320-6320Website: www.memphismuseums.orgHours: Mon.- Thur. 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 9:00 a.m. - 9:00p.m., Sun. Noon - 6:00 p.m. Admission: Adult $8.00, Senior $7.50, Child (3-12) $5.50

The recently expanded and remodeled Pink Palace Museum is oneof the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. Trace Memphis'development from the time of Spanish explorers through the CivilWar and the yellow fever epidemics.

Also located on the grounds are the IMAX Theatre and SharpePlanetarium. Combination tickets are available for all the attrac-tions.

SUN STUDIOAddress: 706 Union Ave.Phone: (901) 521-0664Website: www.sunstudio.comHours: Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $8.50 Children (12 and under) free

Dubbed the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll”, this studio was the hometo sounds from greats like Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry LeeLewis and Elvis Presley. Fans can also browse the Studio shops andenjoy a meal at the Sun Studio Café.

PEABODY PLACE ENTERTAINMENT AND RETAIL CENTERAddress: Third St. at Peabody PlacePhone: (901) 261-PLAYWebsite: www.peabodyplace.comHours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.; Sunday, 11:00a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Peabody Place stores include Ann Taylor Loft, Gap, Claire’s and the22-screen Muvico Movie Theatres. The complex is also home tomany restaurants including Isaac Hayes Music·Food·Passion. Alsolocated there is Jillian’s – a multidimensional entertainment venue.

BEALE STREET ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTAddress: Downtown (Mississippi River/ West)Phone: (901) 526-0110Website: www.bealestreet.com

One of America's most famous musical streets! Located in the heartof downtown Memphis with three blocks of more than 30 night-clubs, restaurants and retail shops. Music includes traditionalBlues, Rhythm and Blues, Jazz and Rock 'n' Roll. Catch a concert atHandy Park or attend one of the annual festivals or parades.

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AUTOZONE PARKAddress: 8 S. Third St.Phone: 901-721-5060Website: www.memphisredbirds.comBallpark tours: Adults $4, Seniors, military, and ages 1-4, $3

You can go behind the scenes of the finest ballpark ever built belowthe major leagues. Tour the state-of-the-art press box and seewhere the players work out. Autozone Park is the home of the AAAbaseball Memphis Redbirds, who play from April until September.

GIBSON GUITAR FACTORYAddress: 145 Lt. George W. Lee AvenuePhone: (901) 544-7998Website: www.gibsonmemphis.comAdmission: $10 (ages 12 and up)

Get an up-close look at Gibson guitars being crafted by hand whileyou watch. Then visit the Gibson Pure Shop to see a complete lineof Gibson products. You can also learn the story of the birth ofAmerica's most influential music at the Smithsonian Rock 'n' SoulMuseum which is located next to the Gibson factory. Relax in theLounge with live music, great drinks and food.

STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICAN SOUL MUSICAddress: 870 East McLemore AvenuePhone: (901) 946-2535Website: www.soulsvilleusa.comHours: March through October: Monday through Saturday - 9:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.November through February: Monday through Saturday - 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Admission: $9 Adults, $8 Seniors and Military, $6 Child (9-12)Free for Stax Museum Member Holders and children under age 8with paid senior or adult admission.

Soul music was practically invented in Memphis, and many of thegreatest soul performers came from or recorded in an area of down-town Memphis called Soulsville, USA. Both Stax Records and HiRecords, two former movie theaters converted into recording stu-dios in Soulsville in the late 1950s, cut the hottest soul records ofall-time. Soulsville, a non-profit organization, recently built the StaxMuseum of American Soul as a tribute to these studios, recordlabels, and their artists as well as the other gospel, blues, R&B, andjazz musicians coming from Soulsville.

MEMPHIS ZOOAddress: 2000 GallowayPhone: (901) 333-6500Website: www.memphiszoo.orgHours: March through October: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (last admission 5:00 p.m.)November through February: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. (last admission 4:00 p.m.)Admission: $10 (ages 12+) $9 seniors (ages 60+), $6 children (ages 2-11), Children under age two admitted free$3 CHINA Passport/Giant Panda Conservation Fee (ages 2+)

The Memphis Zoo has an internationally recognized animal breedingprogram - a second chance at survival for species such as the low-land gorilla, snow leopard and Pere David deer. You can also exploreCat Country, Primate Canyon, Animals of the Night, Once Upon aFarm, Dragon's Lair, Tropical Bird House, Herpetarium, Aquariumand more. The Memphis Zoo has over 3000 animal residents, aswell as keeper chats, animal shows, the Zoo Shop, DiscoveryCenter, Rides, and the new CHINA exhibit, which features newly-arrived Chinese pandas Le Le and Ya Ya. The exhibit was built inanticipation of the pandas’ arrival and represents Chinese animals,architecture and art.

Sun Studio is one of Memphis’ mostpopular tourist destinations

ACCOMMODATIONS/TRANSPORTATION/BOOKS

HOTELS

The Peabody149 Union Ave.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 529-4000FAX: (901) 529-3600

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going East on UNION AVE/TN-3 towardS 3rd St/TN-14N

- Turn LEFT onto S 3rd ST/TN-14N - Turn LEFT onto AUCTION AVE.- Estimated Time: 3 minutes

Madison Hotel79 Madison Ave.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 333-1200FAX: (901) 333-1299

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going West on MADISON AVE toward NCenter LN

- Turn RIGHT onto N FRONT ST.- Turn LEFT onto AUCTION AVE.- Estimated Time: 2 minutes

Marriott (Downtown)250 N. Main St.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 527-7300FAX: (901) 526-1561

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going North on N MAIN ST toward MARKETAVE.

- Turn LEFT onto JACKSON AVE.- Turn RIGHT onto N. FRONT ST.- Turn LEFT onto AUCTION AVE.- Estimated Time: 1 minute

Radisson Downtown185 Union Ave.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 528-1800 FAX: (901) 526-3326

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going West on UNION AVE/TN-3 toward S 3rdSt./TN-14 N.

- Turn RIGHT onto S 3rd ST/TN-14 N/TN-3 N.- Turn LEFT onto AUCTION AVE.- Estimated Time: 3 minutes

Holiday Inn Select160 Union Ave.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 525-5491FAX: (901) 529-8950

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going East on UNION AVE/TN-3 toward S 3rdST/ TN-14N N/TN-3 N.

- Turn RIGHT onto N 2nd ST.- Turn LEFT onto AUCTION Ave.- Estimated Time: 3 minutes

Sleep Inn at Court Square40 North Front St.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 522-9700FAX: (901) 522-9710

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going North on N. FRONT ST toward W COURT Ave.

- Turn LEFT onto AUCTION Ave.- Estimated Time: 2 minutes

Wyndham Garden300 N. Second St.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 525-1800FAX: (901) 524-1859

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Turn RIGHT onto North 2nd St.- Start out going East on AUCTION Ave.- Estimated Time: 1 minute

Springhill Suites21 N. Main St.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 522-2100FAX: (901) 522-2110

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going WEST on Park LN toward N Center LN.- Turn RIGHT onto N Front St.- Turn LEFT onto AUCTION AVE.- Estimated Time: 2 minutes

Comfort Inn Downtown100 N. Front St.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 526- 0583FAX: (901) 525-7512

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going North on N Front ST. toward Adams Ave.- Turn LEFT onto AUCTION Ave.- Estimated Time: 2 minutes

Best Western Benchmark164 Union Ave.Memphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 527-4100FAX: (901) 525-1747

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going East on UNION Ave toward S 3rd St.- Turn LEFT onto S 3rd ST.- Turn LEFT on AUCTION Ave.- Estimated Time: 3 minutes

Hampton Inn & Suites175 Peabody PlaceMemphis, TN 38103TEL: (901) 260-4000FAX: (901) 260-4050

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going WEST on PEABODY PL. toward HERNARDO ST.- Turn RIGHT onto S 3rd St. - Turn LEFT onto AUCTION Ave.- Estimated Time: 4 minutes

Courtyard Marriott Memphis Airport1780 Nonconnah Blvd.Memphis, TN 38132TEL: (901) 396-3600FAX: (901) 332-0706

Directions from Hotel to Pyramid Arena

- Start out going Southwest on NONCONNAH Blvd. towardDIVIDEND DR.

- Merge onto I-240 W.- Merge onto I-240 N.- Merge onto I-40 W via exit number 31B toward Little Rock- Take the Second St. exit- exit number 1A toward Third St.- Turn Slight Left onto N 2nd St.- Turn Right onto Winchester Ave.- Turn Right onto N. Front St. - Turn Left onto AUCTION Ave.- Estimated Time: 10 minutes

MAJOR AIRLINESAmerican AirlinesTEL: 1-800-223-5436

Delta AirlinesTEL: 1-800-221-1212

KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesTEL: 1-800-438-5000

Northwest AirlinesTEL: 1-800-225-2525

United AirlinesTEL: 1-800-241-6522

U.S. AirwaysTEL: 1-800-428-4322

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AUTOMOBILE RENTALAlamo1-888-426-3304

Avis1-800-831-2847

Budget(901) 398-88883

Dollar1-800-800-4000

Enterprise1-800-736-8222

Hertz1-800-654-3131

National1-888-868-6206

Thrifty1-800-831-2847

NEWSSTANDS & MAJORBOOKSTORESBarnes & Noble6385 WinchesterTEL: (901) 794-9394

Wolfchase Galleria2760 N. Germantown PkwyTEL: (901) 386-2468

May Rising Books & Gifts555 Perkins Rd.TEL: (901) 276-0174

Bookstar3402 Poplar Ave.TEL: (901) 323-9332

Tobacco Corner Newsroom669 S. MendenhallTEL: (901) 682-3326

Waldenbooks6025 WinchesterHickory Ridge MallTEL: (901) 360-8023

Deliberate Literate1997 UnionTEL: (901) 276-0174

Borders Books & Music6685 Poplar Ave.TEL: (901) 754-0770

RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTLIFE

RESTAURANTSBARBEQUEBarbeque Rendezvous Ribs (52 S. Second 523-2746), Blues CityCafé (138 Beale St. 526-3637) Corky’s Barbeque (5259 PoplarAve. 685-9744), Neely’s Bar-B-Que (670 Jefferson Ave. 521-9798)

SOUTHERN CUISINE (SOUL FOOD)Alcenia’s Desserts & Home Cooking (317 N Main. 523-0200),Lorenzen Wright’s Sports Café (3101 S. Mendenhall, 365-0075)

DELIElliott’s (16 S Second 525-4895), Lenny’s Sub Shop (22 N Front543-9230), Smooth Moves (75 S Main Street 529-1000)

BAR & GRILLElvis Presley’s Memphis (126 Beale St. 527-6900), Huey’s (77 S.Second 527-2700), Isaac Hayes Mood, Food and Passion (150Peabody Place 525-4445), Mallard’s Bar & Grill (149 Union Ave.529-4140), Kudzu’s Bar & Grill (603 Monroe Ave 525-4924)Jillian’s (150 Peabody Place Ste. 119 543-8800), AutomaticSlim’s (83 S Second 525-7948),

THREE COURSEButcher Shop Steak House (101 S Front 521-0856), ChezPhilippe (Peabody Hotel 529-4188), Gordon Biersch (141 S MainSt. 543-3330), Spaghetti Warehouse (40 W. Huling Ave. 521-0907), Ruth’s Chris Steak House (5858 Ridgeway Center Pkwy761-0055) DUX (49 Union-Peabody Hotel 529-4199), Puccini andPasta (150 Peabody Place Ste. 111 528-9555), Buckley’sDowntown (117 Union Ave. 578-9001), O’Charley’s Restaurantand Lounge (1040 N Germantown Rd Cordova 754-6201),Cappricio Restaurant Bar and Café (149 Union Ave. 529-4199),Ronnie Grisanti’s Restaurant (2855 Poplar 323-0007)

SEAFOODLandry’s (263 Wagner Place 526-1966), The Pier (100 WagnerPlace 528-9555), Tsunami (928 S. Cooper St. 274-2556)

ASIANSaigon Le (51 N. Cleveland 276-5326), Sawaddii Thai Cuisine(121 Union Ave 529-1818) Sekisui (160 Union Ave 523-0001),Wang’s Mandarin House (1 Beale St. 543-8388), P.F. Chang’sChina Bistro (1181 Ridgeway Rd. 818-3889), Benihanas (912Ridgelake Blvd. 683-7390)

SOUTHWESTPancho’s (87 S. Second St. 522-0011), El Porton (Poplar Ave atHighland 452-7330)

CAFÉSZanzibar Coffee Art Café (412 S Main St. 543-9646), King’sPalace Café (162 Beale St. 521-1851), Café Expresso (149 UnionAve 529-4164), Café Francisco (400 N Main 578-8002), The DailyGrind Coffee Bar and Café (111 Main St. 529-1685)

BEALE STREET ATTACTIONSAlfred’s (197 Beale 525-3711), B.B. Kings Blues Club(143 Beale 524-5464), Rum Boogie Café (182 Beale 528-0150), Silky O’ Sullivan’s (183 Beale 522-9596), HardRock Café (315 Beale St. 529-0007), Wet Willie’s (209Beale St. 578-5650), Pat O’Brien’s (310 Beale St., 529-0900)

BEYOND BEALE The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (130 PeabodyPlace 522-8943), Dan McGuinness Pub (150 PeabodyPlace Ste. 115 527-8500), Stewart’s (6761 Winchester,257-1756), The Premiere (5020 American Way, 365-0077)Fox and Hound English Tavern (5101 Sanderlin Ave 763-2013), The Blue Monkey Pizza & Potations (2012Madison Ave 272-2583), Hi Tone (1913 Poplar Ave 278-8663), Young Avenue Deli (2119 Young Ave, 278-0034)Bahama Breeze (2830 N Germantown Pkwy, 385-8744)

Beale Street at night(Photo courtesy of Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau)

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GRIZZLIES LOGO AND UNIFORM

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PRIMARY LOGO AND SECONDARY LOGOS

HOME AND ROAD UNIFORMS

MID-SOUTH PLAYERS

PLAYERS FROM THE MID-SOUTH REGIONOn any given night in an NBA arena, you’ll find ties to the Mid-South. Approximately 60 players or coaches were either born in Mid-South,or went to high school or college in the region. Below is a state-by-state look at the players and coaches the region has produced, alongwith that person’s ties to the area.

ARKANSASTony Brown (Pistons Assistant Coach) – University of Arkansas

Derek Fisher (Lakers) – Little Rock, Ark. (University of Arkansas – Little Rock, Parkview High School)

Joe Johnson (Suns) – Little Rock, Ark. (University of Arkansas, Central High School)

Sidney Moncrief (Mavericks Assistant Coach) – Little Rock, Ark. (Hall High, University of Arkansas)

Pete Myers (Bulls Assistant Coach) – University of Arkansas – Little Rock

Scottie Pippen (Bulls) – Hamburg, Ark. (University of Central Arkansas)

Paul Silas (Cavaliers Head Coach) – Prescott, Ark.

Corliss Williamson (Pistons) – Russellville, Ark. (University of Arkansas)

KENTUCKYDerek Anderson (Trail Blazers) – Louisville, Ky(Doss High and University of Kentucky)

*Keith Bogans (Magic) – University of Kentucky

Greg Buckner (76ers) – Hopkinsville, Ky (University Heights Academy)

Dwane Casey (SuperSonics Assistant Coach) – Morganfield, Ky (University of Kentucky)

*Reece Gaines (Magic) – University of Louisville

Jamaal Magloire (Hornets) – University of Kentucky

Jamal Mashburn (Hornets) – University of Kentucky

Walter McCarty (Celtics) – University of Kentucky

Nazr Mohammed (Hawks) – University of Kentucky

Scott Padgett (Jazz) – Louisville, Ky (University of Kentucky)

Mark Pope (Knicks) – University of Kentucky

Tayshaun Prince (Pistons) – University Kentucky

Pat Riley (Head Coach, Miami Heat) - University of Kentucky

Antoine Walker (Celtics) – University of Kentucky

Samaki Walker (Heat) – University of Louisville

Chris Whitney (Wizards) – Hopkinsville, KY

MISSISSIPPI*Mario Austin (Bulls) – Mississippi State

Jonathan Bender (Pacers) – Picayune, Miss. (Picayune Memorial High)

Erick Dampier (Warriors) – Monticello, Miss. (Miss. State)

Othella Harrington (Knicks) – Jackson, Miss. (Murrah High)

Lindsey Hunter (Raptors) – Utica, Miss. (Jackson State)

*Travis Outlaw (Blazers) – Starkville, Miss (Starkville High School)

Danny Manning (Detroit) – Hattiesburg, Miss. (born)

Antonio McDyess (Knicks) – Quitman, Miss.

Ansu Sesay (SuperSonics) - Ole Miss

Clarence Weatherspoon (Knicks) – Crawford, Miss. (Southern Miss.)

*Maurice Williams (Jazz) – Jackson, Miss. (William B. Murrah High School)

Jonathan Bender, Indiana PacersPicayune, Mississippi

Derek Fisher, LA LakersLittle Rock, Arkansas

Shawn Marion, Phoenix SunsClarksville, Tennessee

MISSOURIRobert Archibald (Grizzlies) –Ballwin, Mo (Lafayette High)

Keyon Dooling (Clippers) – University of Missouri

Larry Drew (Wizards Assistant Coach) – University of Missouri

LaPhonso Ellis (Heat) – East St. Louis, Ill (Lincoln High)

Larry Hughes (Wizards) – St. Louis, Mo (University of St. Louis)

Darius Miles (Cavs) – East St. Louis, Ill.

Latrell Sprewell (Timberwolves) – Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff, MO

Jahidi White (Wizards) – St. Louis, Mo

Loren Woods (Wolves) – St. Louis, Mo. (Cardinal Ritter High)

TENNESSEETony Delk (Celtics) – Brownsville, Tenn. (University of Kentucky)

Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway (Suns) – Memphis, Tenn. (University of Memphis)

Trenton Hassell (Bulls) – Clarksville, Tenn. (Austin Peay University of Kentucky)

Kirk Haston (Hornets) – Lobleville, Tenn. (Perry County H.S., Linden, Tenn.)

Allan Houston (Knicks) – University of Tenn. Knoxville – (born Louisville, Ky)

Popeye Jones (Mavs) – Dresden, Tenn. (Murray State, Kentucky)

Dan Langhi (Rockets) – Vanderbilt

Shawn Marion (Suns) – Clarksville, Tenn. (High School)

Anthony Mason (Bucks) – Tennessee State in Nashville

Ron Mercer (Pacers) – Nashville, Tenn. (University of Kentucky)

Elston Turner (Kings Assistant Coach) – Knoxville, Tenn. (Ole Miss)

Dajuan Wagner (Cavs) – University of Memphis

Qyntel Woods (Trail Blazers) - Memphis, Tenn. (N E Miss. Community College)

Lorenzen Wright (Grizzlies) – Memphis, Tenn. (University of Memphis-Booker T. Washington High)

Vincent Yarbrough (Nuggets) – Cleveland, Tenn. (University of Tenn. Knoxville)

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Jamal Mashburn, New Orleans HornetsUniversity of Kentucky

Darius Miles, Cleveland CavaliersEast St. Louis, Illinois

Dajuan Wagner, Cleveland CavaliersUniversity of Memphis

Lorenzen Wright, Memphis GrizzliesMemphis, Tennessee

Corliss Williamson, Detroit PistonsUniversity of Arkansas

Antoine Walker, Boston CelticsUniversity of Kentucky

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