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The Core Four farewell: the Memphis Grizzlies story
Franchise era
2017–18—2018–19
The Core Four farewell
Memphis Grizzlies
The story in one sentence
Memphis honored its veteran foundation while drafting Jackson and preparing a remarkably quick transition.
A beloved era gives way
Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and Jaren Jackson Jr. gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for the ja generation.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2017–18
What came before
The Core Four upset top-seeded San Antonio and made seven straight playoffs by turning every game into a physical test.
2017–18—2018–19
The Core Four farewell
Memphis honored its veteran foundation while drafting Jackson and preparing a remarkably quick transition.
After 2018–19
What came next
Morant's explosiveness accelerated the rebuild, while Jackson and Bane helped create a 56-win team with its own swagger.
The core