Our trip to Grizzlies vs. Suns, January 26, 2020

Shortly before the game, we learned of the death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash earlier that day.

I'm holding the game's giveaway: a rally flag.  This was Lucky's second Grizzlies game, his first being earlier in the season, which was attended by just himself & Katie.

Us two cuties before the game.

We got upgraded seats after we got to FedExForum, but we were all spread out!

Barbra and I sat in Section 109, Row S, Seats 15 & 16...

...Katie & Lucky sat in Pinnacle 4...

...and Scott sat in Section 115.

Right before the game, the Grizzlies had a moment of silence for Kobe Bryant.  We heard before the game that at the beginning of the Raptors/Spurs game that day, both teams had taken 24-second shot clock violations to start the game to honor Bryant's #24.  I wondered if the Grizzlies & Suns would do that, too.  So sure enough, after the Grizzlies won the tip, they let the 24-second shot clock expire.  Then the Suns inbounded the ball in the backcourt without advancing it to the frontcourt.  I was thinking, "They're going to get an 8-second violation for not advancing it, why aren't they advancing it?"  Then I realized what they were doing: they were honoring the #8 that Bryant wore at the beginning of his career.  Then the crown chanted, "Kobe!  Kobe!"  The game clock also went out for a short while after the two violations, but I don't know whether it was part of the tribute, or if they were just having technical problems.

The series finale of Star Wars Resistance was also going to air that night, so I wore my Grizzlies/Star Wars hat, shirt, and lanyard!  (Well, I would've worn the lanyard anyway.  It holds my MVP Credential!)

The Grizzlies won 114-109

Our trip to Grizzlies vs. Cavaliers, January 17, 2020

Barbra, Kaitlin, and I went to the Grizzlies game Friday night.  It was the second game that Katie has been to this season.  The Grizzlies were on a six-game winning streak heading into the game.

It was a Hardwood Classics Night, so the court had the old logos, as did my and Barbra's shirts!

The Hardwood Classics Night BamBams given away look like KISS makeup while in the package!

The giveaway was a Ja Morant Pocket Square for your suit breast pocket!

Celebrating 25 years of the Grizzlies franchise

Katie watches the happy crowd leave after the Grizzlies win their SEVENTH game in a row, 113-109!

Sounds vs. Timberwolves: Season Ticket Growl Towels & more

This past Friday, February 19, was the first day that current +Memphis Grizzlies season ticket holders could renew their season tickets for next year.  So that night, at the game vs. Minnesota at FedExForum, Growl Towels were waiting for every season ticket holder at their seat.  It was also a Memphis Sounds game.  It was also the first game for the recently acquired Chris "Birdman" Andersen and P.J. Hairston, which meant they wore Sounds uniforms for a game before they wore Grizzlies uniforms!

Growl Towels awaiting at my, Barbra's, and Scott's seats

Our section from a distance

Our section from an even further distance!

What the towels in the arena looked like from our seats

View of the towels from Plaza Level, where we watched the players warm up before the game

Kari with the Growl Towel, two Memphis Sounds Car Freshener giveaways (showing each side), and the Item of the Game: Memphis Red Script Tee for $15

We were going to eat at the Hard Rock Cafe, but decided not to.  It would have been our first time eating at its new location. But I had to get a selfie from inside the Hard Rock with this cool view of Beale Street out the window.

Star Wars In Concert returns in 2016...so we'll be seeing it again!

Just opened up my (Target Exclusive) CD copy of the soundtrack to Star Wars: The Force Awakens and was pleasantly surprised to see the following card inside!

Star Wars In Concert toured around here a few years ago.  It told the story of Episodes I - VI, narrated by Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), while an orchestra played Star Wars music.  There were also props on display from the movies.  When the tour dates were first announced, Memphis wasn't on the list of cities, so +Barbra McLaughlin , +Kaitlin Sexton , and I had to go to Nashville to see it.  The show was on December 13, 2009.

Barbra and I with Luke, Leia, and Santa R2-D2

Han and Katie, both frozen in carbonite

Later on, another leg of cities were announced, and Memphis finally made it on the list.  So this time, +Scott Mcnutt , +Ted Millikan , and I went to the concert.  It was at FedExForum on May 18, 2010.

Myself, Ted, and Scott, scorching in the heat of Tatooine's twin suns

So it'll be awesome to see the concert again this year.  And +Kariann Sexton didn't go to the other shows, so she'll finally get to see it.  And THIS year, Memphis better be on the FIRST leg of shows!

On a side note, Star Trek is also having their own orchestral concert tour this year called Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage, celebrating Star Trek's 50th anniversary.  And Memphis is actually one of the first stops on the tour!  It's coming to the Orpheum Theatre on January 29.  Of course, Barbra and I already have our tickets!