A long time ago, in a land right on Beale Street, a basketball team arose to potential glory. As the league became faster, they stuck to the status quo and were one of the best teams in the league. Two All-Star big men led the charge as they received help from a rising point guard, an elite defender and numerous role players. These Memphis Grizzlies needed just one more piece to complete the championship puzzle. This piece was going to help finally bring a championship parade on Beale Street.
This one piece wasn’t among the NBA’s elite. In fact, he may fall in infamy.