The whole theory that this Memphis Grizzlies team just being an eighth seed in the Western Conference is hilarious to me. Have we forgotten who this Memphis Grizzlies team is? Seven straight playoff runs, including several deep runs into the playoffs during those years.
In a season when so many teams in the tough Western Conference have gone on the offensive, this Grizzlies team is going in the opposite direction with defense. It creates friction throughout an NBA game, and throughout a season. Those seven years were a huge credit to guys that came through the Grizzlies system and bought in defensively.