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The Vancouver Grizzlies were a Canadian professional basketball team based in Vancouver. The Grizzlies competed in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Midwest Division of the Western Conference. The team was established in 1995, along with the Toronto Raptors, as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada.
Sep 25, 2022 · A documentary by superfan Kat Jayme explores the history and impact of the NBA team that lasted only six seasons in Vancouver. The film premieres at VIFF on Oct. 1 and Oct. 5, and features interviews with former players and executives.
- Shareef Abdur-Rahim (1996-2001) View image | gettyimages.com. Shareef Abdur-Rahim was drafted after the Grizzlies’ first season in the NBA and was their best player and leader for the remaining five years in Vancouver.
- Mike Bibby (1998-2001) View image | gettyimages.com. Chosen with the second overall pick in the 1998 NBA Draft, Mike Bibby instantly became the team’s starting point guard, and was a consistent contributor for three seasons in Vancouver.
- Michael Dickerson (1999-2001) Michael Dickerson is probably the most underrated Grizzlies player of all-time. Acquired along with Harrington in the Steve Francis trade, ‘Mike D’ played two seasons in Vancouver and is easily the best shooting guard the Grizz ever had.
- Bryant “Big Country” Reeves (1995-2001) View image | gettyimages.com. Ah, Big Country. You know him, you hate him, but you still kind of love him, don’t you?
Oct 28, 2015 · A look back at the 62 players who suited up for the Vancouver Grizzlies in their six-season NBA history. Find out what they're doing now, from coaching to ranching to scouting.
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Sep 30, 2022 · Filmmaker Kat Jayme interviews former players, journalists and fans to find out who killed the NBA team that left Vancouver in 2001. The doc premieres at the Vancouver International Film Festival and features Steve Francis, one of the most controversial Grizzlies.
Nov 15, 2022 · Why did the Grizzlies fail in Vancouver? An autopsy report reveals no obvious cause of death. No single catastrophic event. No lone bad actor.
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Dec 9, 2022 · Filmmaker Kat Jayme and former NBA star Steve Francis discuss the legacy of the Vancouver Grizzlies, Francis’ infamous relationship with the city and their new documentary, ‘The Grizzlie Truth.’
