Grizzlies’ Garrett Temple was already living ‘Grit and Grind’

Veteran traveled long road to 30-point night in home-opener

By Don Wade, Daily Memphian Updated: October 22, 2018 3:54 PM CT | Published: October 20, 2018 10:55 PM CT

The 19-year-old rookie, the guy that was the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, showed out in his home debut as a Memphis Grizzly. He was fast and he was natural as he scored 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked two shots.

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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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