Ja Morant's 'Ja-waiian' shirt highlights Memphis Grizzlies' 2023-24 promotional schedule
The Memphis Grizzlies announced their 2023-24 promotional schedule on Friday, and it includes several notable giveaways to highlight the players.
Last year it was Steven Adams bringing the Hawaiian flavor, Dillon Brooks' sunglasses and Jaren Jackson Jr.'s "Block Panther" socks that stole the show. One of the most anticipated dates this season could be when Memphis has its Ja Morant "Ja-waiian" shirt giveaway on Spirit Night to the first 3,000 fans on March 2 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Both new Grizzlies, Marcus Smart and Derrick Rose, will be featured in promotions. The Grizzlies will have a "Smart" phone stand giveaway to the first 5,000 fans on Jan. 13 against the New York Knicks. The first 5,000 fans will receive a Rose travel chess set on Feb. 12 against the Pelicans.
Opening night of the 2023-24 season for the Grizzlies also will be against the division rival Pelicans on Oct. 25. The first 10,000 fans in attendance will get Grizzlies shirts.
Morant's inclusion and Brandon Clarke's absence were both notable on this season's promotions. By March, Morant's 25-game suspension should be well behind him, and if the past two seasons are any indication, the Grizzlies will be making a push toward the postseason.
Clarke also didn't get a special promotion last season, but he was featured in a mini-hoop giveaway two seasons ago. The Grizzlies forward is expected to miss a chunk of the upcoming season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon suffered last March.
The mini hoop will return this season on Feb. 2 against the Golden State Warriors when the first 5,000 fans will receive a Desmond Bane version.
Along with individual player promotions, the Grizzlies will continue notable celebrations like HBCU Night (Feb. 1), Women's Night (March 8), Hoops for St. Jude (March 12-13) and more.
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Here is the full list of the team's promotional schedule as well as the limit for how many items will be available.
Oct. 8 vs. Indiana Pacers (pre-season): Breast Cancer Awareness Night. 2023-24 Grizzlies Magnet Schedule to the first 5,000 fans.Oct. 10 vs. Milwaukee Bucks (pre-season): 2023-24 Grizzlies Magnet Schedule to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Oct. 25 vs. New Orleans Pelicans Opening Night. Grizzlies Shirt to the first 10,000 fans in attendance.Oct. 27 vs. Denver Nuggets: Hustle Night. Hustle Magnet Schedule to first 3,000 fans in attendance.Nov. 8 vs. Miami Heat: State of Tennessee HBCU Day, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners.Nov. 10 vs. Utah Jazz: Military Appreciation Night, presented by Ashley; Grizzlies Camo Bucket Hat to first 5,000 fans in attendance.Nov. 29 vs. Utah Jazz: Game Day, presented by MATA.Dec. 15 vs. Houston Rockets: Memphis Grizzlies Ford Scholars Night, presented by Ford and your Mid-South Ford Dealers. Grizzlies Holiday Wrapping Paper to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Dec. 21 vs. Indiana Pacers: Holiday Game, presented by Bally Sports. Grizzlies Rally Flag to the first 10,000 fans in attendance.Jan. 12 vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Presented by Travel Nurses, Inc. Jaren Jackson Jr. Growth Chart to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Jan. 13 vs. New York Knicks: Social Media Night. Marcus ‘Smart’ Phone Stand to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Jan. 15 vs. Golden State Warriors: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game, presented by Ford and your Mid-South Ford Dealers.Jan. 26 vs. Orlando Magic: Faith and Family Night.Jan. 29 vs. Sacramento Kings: Mentoring Night. Grizzlies Mentor Shirts to the first 3,000 fans in attendance.Feb. 1 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: HBCU Night, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners. Black History Month Edition Scarf to the first 3,000 fans in attendance.Feb. 2 vs. Golden State Warriors: Health Night, presented by OrthoSouth. Desmond Bane Mini Hoop to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Feb. 8 vs. Chicago Bulls: Lunar New Year game.Feb. 12 vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Presented by Big River Steel. Derrick Rose Travel Chess Set to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Feb. 15 vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Adoptable Pet Night. 2024 Player Pet Calendar to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Feb. 23 vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Gospel Night.Mar. 1 vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Grizz’ Birthday. Lil’ Grizz in a Box to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Mar. 2 vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Spirit Night, presented by Varsity Spirit. Ja Morant ‘Ja-waiian’ Shirt to the first 3,000 fans in attendance.Mar. 8 vs. Atlanta Hawks: Women’s Night, presented by Nike. Grizzlies Clear Crossbody Bag to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Mar. 12 vs. Washington Wizards: Hoops for St. Jude Night.Mar. 13 vs. Charlotte Hornets: Hoops for St. Jude Night.Mar. 16 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Wrestling Night. Luchador Mask to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Mar. 27 vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Game Day, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners.Apr. 5 vs. Detroit Pistons: Super Hero Night. Steven Adams ‘Aquamane’ Slides to the first 5,000 fans in attendance.Apr. 14 vs. Denver Nuggets: Fan Appreciation Night. All fans in attendance will receive a Grizzlies Poster.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Ja Morant featured in Memphis Grizzlies' 2023-24 promotional schedule
