The 2004-05 season brought hustle-packed
beginnings and the end of an era. The
Grizzlies tipped off their inaugural season
with a new identity that celebrated the
Memphis heritage. The team also took center
stage in a new home. FedExForum opened
as a the state of the art arena that has
the entire league talking.
Hubie Brown’s legendary 33-year
NBA career came to an end early in the
season. “The Czar”, Mike Fratello,
stepped up as Brown's replacement. One
of the most successful coaches in NBA
history, Fratello, 57, ranks 19th on the
all-time wins list (572) and 21st on the
all-time games coached list (1,037). Coach
Fratello made his mark on the season with
a 40-26 record and a second trip to the
Playoffs for the Grizzlies. Buy
Memphis Grizzlies Tickets.
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