US EditionMemphians Stand up to LeBron James After His Criticism of City
NBA coaches and Memphis leaders criticized James after he said he would not want to spend weeknights in the city and urged the Grizzlies to move.
- On Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James urged the Memphis Grizzlies to relocate to Nashville during an appearance on Bob Does Sports, saying at 41 he would refuse to spend weeknights in Memphis hotels.
- Star players including Anthony Edwards and Draymond Green have criticized Memphis this year for its hotels, with Edwards calling them 'ain't nothing in Memphis' and 'dirty,' fueling broader NBA complaints about the city as a road destination.
- ESPN analysts Stephen A. Smith and David Dennis Jr. criticized James, with Dennis Jr. calling him 'a gentrifier,' while Memphis Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo and Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic defended the city, with Rajakovic saying 'I love the people of Memphis' after Friday's 128-96 victory.
- Memphis Mayor Paul Young confirmed city leaders are negotiating half a billion dollars in renovation funds to retain the franchise, though the Grizzlies remain locked into their FedEx Forum lease until at least 2029.
- James claimed he would have rejected Memphis if drafted in 2003, comparing the hypothetical to Eli Manning's 2004 refusal to join the San Diego Chargers, and cited Nashville's amenities including Vanderbilt and NASCAR as reasons for relocation.
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Memphians stand up to LeBron James after his criticism of city
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphians rally in support of the Bluff City and the Memphis Grizzlies after LeBron James' negative comments. James mentioned on the YouTube Channel 'Bob Does Sports' that the Memphis Grizzlies should move to Nashville, due to a lack of attractions and quality hotels. Let LeBron and the NBA know what you think [...]
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