Mike Conley's time in Memphis may have come to a close, but his legacy will be forever.
After trading Conley to the Utah Jazz before this year's NBA Draft, Grizzlies owner Robert J. Pera released a statement thanking Conley for his contributions to the team and the city of Memphis while announcing plans to retire his No. 11 jersey.
"Mike Conley represented the Grizzlies and the City of Memphis with true heart and class during his 12 seasons," Pera said in a statement. "His talent, determination and resilience elevated our team to a perennial playoff contender, and his altriuism and sportsmanship helped shape the community focused nature of our franchise.