Lorenzen Wright served many purposes in peoples lives to whom he came across in life. His family, his friends, and us the fans who respected him well. From the fans standpoint. He was a BTW Warrior from his days in high school who's athletic abilities lead him to play a collegiate career with the University of Memphis. From there his talents lead him to the NBA in 1996 where he was drafted by the Clippers as the 7th pick in the first round. In 1999 he played for the Hawks for two years. In 2001 when the Vancouver Grizzlies later became the Memphis Grizzlies. Lorenzen Wright came back home for a while. The fans loved his tenacious nature, his leadership, his willingness to play hard in the post every game. His way of being an enforcer and not being afraid of stepping into anyone's grill if they step wrong in the first place. That's the kind of player Ren was on the court. Off the court, Ren was a father to his kids, a son to his parents Herb and Debroah, a brother to many, a friend to his inner circle and well respected to fans here in Memphis.
Let's take this moment of silence to not remember how Lorenzen Wright died. Let's reflect on how Lorenzen Wright lived during his time here on Earth. He was a family man to his kin. He was a friend to those closest to him. He was an example for others to follow. He played the game of basketball to the best of his ability. The best things. He was a BTW Warrior, a Memphis Tiger, and a Memphis Grizzly.
Thx for the memories Lorenzen. RIP
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