With the Memphis Grizzlies hoping to bounce back in the Western Conference semifinals after a Game 1 loss to the Golden State Warriors, there’s no doubt the FedExForum will be packed with Memphis fans ready to show up for their team and show out for everyone watching.
As with all NBA teams, Memphis fans cling to their own set of traditions and superstitions throughout the season — especially when they’re in the playoffs. But it’s safe to say nothing in the league compares to the Grizzlies’ most cherished custom: Thousands of fans routinely losing their damn minds to a song from a movie about a pimp/drug dealer chasing his dreams.