What jumps to mind when you think of Memphis? The Grizzlies, who weathered a tumultuous season to grab the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference? One of America’s richest musical traditions?
If you are Stephen A. Smith, not only are both worth bearing in mind, but they go hand in hand and are crucial to breaking down Memphis’ NBA title chances.
The ESPN analyst outlined the connection in a strange tangent on Monday morning’s episode of First Take, during which he seemed to suggest that Grizzlies guard Ja Morant should replace rock icon Elvis Presley as the face of the city.
