Dave Joerger hugged J.B. Bickerstaff. Marvin Bagley III hugged Jaren Jackson Jr. Zach Randolph hugged everybody.
The Memphis roots run deep for several members of the Kings’ organization, so the love and mutual respect the two sides share were clearly apparent after Sacramento suffered a 112-104 loss to the Grizzlies on Friday night at FedExForum.
“I think that’s the fun stuff about sports,” said Joerger, who coached the Grizzlies for several seasons before coming to Sacramento. “(For) 2 1/2 hours, we go out there and compete as athletes, and then afterwards you hug on each other and you love each other and you wish each other’s families the best.