So the Grizz picked Zach Edey. I hope my reservations expressed yesterday about the 7’4” Purdue center are dead wrong. Welcome to Memphis, Zach.
I remember 2008, when a husky center draftee was sent to Memphis as almost an afterthought in a trade with the Lakers. He was known mainly as “Pau’s brother” and the expectations were low. That player, Marc Gasol, became an All-Star. Let’s hope Edey develops similarly.
The DM’s Geoff Calkins tweeted that the Edey-Thabeet comparison is unfair. Edey cares way more about the game than Thabeet ever did.
The second round of the 2024 NBA draft will start at 3 this afternoon and will be broadcast on ESPN. The Grizzlies have picks 39 and 57. Who’s gonna take Bronny?
Here’s a presidential debate drinking game you can play tonight.
The Lucky 7 Brass Band headlines the Peabody rooftop party tonight, with acoustic openers Shinedown and the Wallows. DJ AD will also perform. If you upgrade to VIP status at the door, you’ll get a buffet of mini shrimp and oyster po-boys, jambalaya, and beignets.
Stop by Margie’s 901 to celebrate National Ice Cream Cake Day today.
David Haffner from Portland (Oregon, not Maine, I assume) plays Eight & Sand Lounge in Central Station Hotel Saturday from 9 to 1. He’s said to be “a tastemaker’s tastemaker” in soul, funk, and boogie.
Sunset Skate happens tonight at River Garden. DJ, food vendors, free 30-minute skate rentals.
Friday will be Pride Night at Memphis 901 FC as they host Phoenix Rising at AutoZone Park at 7:30.
Saturday there will be a benefit concert for Clean Memphis in The Ravine. It will be a tribute to ‘90s grunge and alt-punk featuring After the Rain, The Contradictions, and Macrophonics. Doors at 5:30, music at 6:00. $10 cover. Enter at 16 S. Lauderdale. Food will be available from the Good Groceries food truck and Memphis Made will have beer.
Deion & Curtis play the Saucer tonight at 7.
A nonprofit will redevelop several Prince Mongo-owned buildings Downtown into art hubs.
ABC 24 has a list of Fourth of July events in Memphis. Downtown, the Redbirds will have fireworks following the July 3 game. First pitch is 6:05.
I stayed out all night last night and it wasn’t fun. I got soaked by torrential rain and ended up shivering so bad I could barely bend my leg. After Momma’s closed, I walked back to the core where the mosquitoes TORE ME UP. Then this morning the Cossitt Library remained closed well past 10 (computer upgrades).
I’m worn out but I’ll try to be back tomorrow.
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