In 1999, the Vancouver Grizzlies bet their fortunes on future NBA star Steve Francis. But he wanted nothing to do with the lowly team, and demanded a trade before ever playing a game. Francis is back in town promoting a new documentary. Justin McElroy has more.
Vancouver has a chance to snag an NBA or WNBA team. If you wanna see pro basketball back in Vancouver, tag @fr_aquilini and let him know how many fans we got! #VancouverNextUp#VancouverGrizzlies
@KingJames@kendricklamar Bron let’s at-least get a Lakers preseason game at the same arena you was jamming in last night in Vancouver! The city been craving NBA ball since the Grizz left town in 2001 #VancouverWantsNBA#LeVancouver
Vancouver!! Thank you for the hospitality over the weekend. 1st time in your beautiful, wonderful city! @kendricklamar you’re 1 of a kind my brother! SPECIAL show by a SPECIAL person! Appreciate the love! 🙏🏾✊🏾🤎👑
Truly miss NBA basketball games in Seattle and Vancouver. Vancouver used to be my favorite stop. It could’ve worked there. Seattle had deep hoop history, an amazing atmosphere and was the start of @KDTrey5. Remember the big Sonics fan who talked all that trash? #TheLastDance
I have no words to describe this pain. I’m left feeling like the the 18 yr old freshman who lost his idol Len Bias @TerrapinHoops over 3 decades ago. @NBA morns the lives ended when it seemed new chapters were just set to begin. #Mambaforever
Mike Bibby drops 16 points & 14 dimes with a big W over Ray Allen & the Milwaukee Bucks at General Motors Place (now called Rogers Arena).
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With reserves taking center stage in the fourth quarter, Vancouver fans started a "We want Grizzlies" chant. Tons of Mike Bibby jerseys in the crowd tonight. Would be great if there were as many NBA teams in the Pacific Northwest as MLS teams.
@DonnieandTheMoj @TSN1040 @SUBWAYCanada @jaycanada10 This poll reflects the “How many years will the NBA return to Vancouver” poll. Clearly not reflective of Vancouvers growing NBA fans.