Off-court, Grizzlies players are people, too
Tips for fans: Say hello, don’t stare, don’t make a fuss
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) and Ja Morant (12), seen here Dec. 16, have lives off the court, too. Although Morant admits he really doesn't go out much. (Brandon Dill/AP)
They lose their cell phones. They eat at restaurants (well, many of them) and they go to the grocery store. If you play, coach or broadcast basketball for the Grizzlies for a living, you're still a regular human. Sometimes, though, fans forget that.
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Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. Ja Morant Jae Crowder Taylor JenkinsDon Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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