Mascot
The Resume
(1995- )
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Relocated to Memphis, Tennessee (June 2001)
Mascot for the Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies
Is an anthropomorphized grizzly bear
Why Grizz might be annoying
He has a lame nickname for a mascot.
He had nothing good to root for during his six years in Vancouver.
He was changed from being a brown bear to a blue bear upon the franchise's rebrand.
He bears a resemblance to Herry Monster of Sesame Street fame.
He has an alter-ego known as 'Super Grizz.'
Why Grizz might not be annoying
He was chosen in honor of the species which are native to British Columbia.
He became a staple at charity events in the Mid-South region upon the relocation.
He gives his time to the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
He was the only mascot in NBA history to represent a team on both sides of the border.
He made his Memphis debut at the historic Pyramid Arena.
Credit: Ricky
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For 2021, as of last week, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
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