“That was the birth of Michael Jordan. Before that, I was Mike Jordan.”
40 years ago today, the UNC freshman made this game-winner vs Georgetown in the 1982 NCAA
#NationalChampionship
Desmond Bane won’t forget falling to No. 30 in the 2020 NBA Draft.
“You had four years to do your research on me.”
The Grizzlies did, and now they’re reaping the rewards.
Exclusive with
@MikeVorkunov
:
Desmond Bane’s journey to a max contract:
High School:
• 0-star recruit.
• Averaged 30 points a game at a small Catholic school in Indiana.
• Spent his entire senior season of high school uncommitted to a college.
• Commits to TCU over Miami (OH) in May of his senior…
Sam Presti is seeking a first-round pick for Kenrich Williams, per
@JakeLFischer
“For teams inquiring about adding Oklahoma City swingman Kenrich Williams, the Thunder's asking price has so far been categorized as a first-round pick.”
BREAKING : The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics for two second-round picks.
(via
@wojespn
)
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, X. 🤞💙
.
@DBane0625
said he got the COVID-19 vaccine for himself, and for the greater good.
"Whatever happens down the road, I would be fine knowing that I was one of those people that was at least trying to save the other people."
Memphis Grizzlies vs. San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 26 will no longer be televised nationally on ESPN. That game is being replaced by New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat. Grizzlies lose one of their seven nationally televised games.
23 YEARS AGO TODAY
The Spurs selected Manu Ginobili with the 2nd to the last pick in the 2nd round of the 1999 NBA Draft.
He finished his career as arguably the greatest Sixth Man ever.
"I think getting humbled was the best thing for us... We're gonna have that edge, we're gonna come back, we're gonna be hungry... We're gonna get it done."
Jaren Jackson Jr. on the Grizzlies' future after a disappointing postseason 👀
(via
@PodcastPShow
)
How much does Desmond Bane mean to his hometown Richmond, Indiana? The city of 35,000 people raised more than $33,000 for 200-plus underprivileged kids across five organizations in the area to get a chance to see Bane on Saturday vs. the Pacers.
Story:
Numerous local businesses have made it possible for 175 Richmond and Wayne County kids and 50 chaperones to attend this Saturday night's Pacers game to watch hometown hero Desmond Bane play. The kids range in age from 3rd grade to high school.