The NBA Belt
Memphis Grizzlies
32Reigns
185Days held
48Defenses
2002First reign
Every reign
- 32nd reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Charlotte Hornets 132–120 · lost to New York KnicksJan 22, 2025 – Jan 27, 20255 days · 2 def.
- 31st reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Los Angeles Lakers 116–99 · lost to Los Angeles LakersApr 26, 2023 – Apr 28, 20232 days · 0 def.
- 30th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Los Angeles Lakers 103–93 · lost to Los Angeles LakersApr 19, 2023 – Apr 22, 20233 days · 0 def.
- 29th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat New Orleans Pelicans 116–101 · lost to Los Angeles LakersDec 31, 2022 – Jan 20, 202320 days · 9 def.
- 28th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Oklahoma City Thunder 123–102 · lost to Oklahoma City ThunderDec 7, 2022 – Dec 17, 202210 days · 3 def.
- 27th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Phoenix Suns 122–114 · lost to Utah JazzApr 1, 2022 – Apr 5, 20224 days · 0 def.
- 26th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Denver Nuggets 106–97 · lost to Washington WizardsNov 1, 2021 – Nov 5, 20214 days · 1 def.
- 25th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Dallas Mavericks 133–104 · lost to Golden State WarriorsMay 11, 2021 – May 16, 20215 days · 2 def.
- 24th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Boston Celtics 132–126 · lost to Utah JazzMar 22, 2021 – Mar 26, 20214 days · 1 def.
- 23rd reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Minnesota Timberwolves 118–107 · lost to Indiana PacersJan 13, 2021 – Feb 2, 202120 days · 4 def.
- 22nd reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Charlotte Hornets 108–93 · lost to Los Angeles LakersJan 1, 2021 – Jan 3, 20212 days · 0 def.
- 21st reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Los Angeles Lakers 105–88 · lost to Dallas MavericksFeb 29, 2020 – Mar 6, 20206 days · 2 def.
- 20th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Phoenix Suns 114–109 · lost to New Orleans PelicansJan 26, 2020 – Jan 31, 20205 days · 2 def.
- 19th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat San Antonio Spurs 134–121 · lost to New Orleans PelicansJan 10, 2020 – Jan 20, 202010 days · 3 def.
- 18th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Dallas Mavericks 96–91 · lost to Charlotte HornetsOct 26, 2017 – Oct 30, 20174 days · 1 def.
- 17th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Houston Rockets 98–90 · lost to Dallas MavericksOct 23, 2017 – Oct 25, 20172 days · 0 def.
- 16th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Golden State Warriors 97–90 · lost to Golden State WarriorsMay 5, 2015 – May 11, 20156 days · 1 def.
- 15th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Los Angeles Clippers 90–87 · lost to Sacramento KingsFeb 23, 2015 – Feb 25, 20152 days · 0 def.
- 14th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Washington Wizards 110–104 · lost to Brooklyn NetsMar 3, 2014 – Mar 5, 20142 days · 0 def.
- 13th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Oklahoma City Thunder 99–93 · lost to San Antonio SpursMay 7, 2013 – May 19, 201312 days · 3 def.
- 12th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Los Angeles Clippers 94–82 · lost to Oklahoma City ThunderApr 25, 2013 – May 5, 201310 days · 3 def.
- 11th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Denver Nuggets 81–72 · lost to Indiana PacersDec 29, 2012 – Dec 31, 20122 days · 0 def.
- 10th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat New York Knicks 105–95 · lost to Denver NuggetsNov 16, 2012 – Nov 19, 20123 days · 1 def.
- 9th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Los Angeles Lakers 102–96 · lost to Houston RocketsMar 25, 2012 – Mar 30, 20125 days · 1 def.
- 8th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Sacramento Kings 128–95 · lost to Portland Trail BlazersJan 21, 2012 – Jan 24, 20123 days · 1 def.
- 7th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Indiana Pacers 99–78 · lost to Chicago BullsMar 19, 2011 – Mar 25, 20116 days · 2 def.
- 6th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Denver Nuggets 116–108 · lost to Denver NuggetsFeb 13, 2011 – Feb 22, 20119 days · 1 def.
- 5th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Miami Heat 97–95 · lost to Cleveland CavaliersNov 20, 2010 – Nov 27, 20107 days · 2 def.
- 4th reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Los Angeles Clippers 104–102 · lost to New Orleans HornetsJan 12, 2010 – Jan 20, 20108 days · 3 def.
- 3rd reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Phoenix Suns 106–89 · lost to Los Angeles LakersApr 10, 2009 – Apr 12, 20092 days · 0 def.
- 2nd reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Houston Rockets 105–99 · lost to Milwaukee BucksNov 13, 2007 – Nov 14, 20071 day · 0 def.
- 1st reign · Memphis GrizzliesBeat Houston Rockets 114–109 · lost to Dallas MavericksDec 13, 2002 – Dec 14, 20021 day · 0 def.
1,795Longest wait between reigns, days (2002–2007)
255Average wait, days
654Days since the last reign ended (2025)
16–6Best belt season (2022–23)
Belt record by opponent
Seasons with the belt
2024–252022–232021–222020–212019–202017–182014–152013–142012–132011–122010–112009–102008–092007–082002–03
Most belt games for the franchise
| Player | Games | Wins | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Conley | 80 | 36 | 1,100 |
| 2 | Marc Gasol | 77 | 35 | 1,183 |
| 3 | Dillon Brooks | 65 | 40 | 971 |
| 4 | Zach Randolph | 63 | 29 | 1,033 |
| 5 | John Konchar | 61 | 37 | 223 |
| 6 | Tyus Jones | 59 | 39 | 545 |
| 7 | Tony Allen | 59 | 27 | 533 |
| 8 | Ja Morant | 54 | 34 | 1,075 |
| 9 | Jaren Jackson Jr. | 49 | 29 | 792 |
| 10 | Brandon Clarke | 48 | 32 | 515 |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 4 | 3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023–24 | 5 | 0–5 | ||
| 2022–23 | 22 | 16–6 | 4 | 4 |
| 2021–22 | 6 | 3–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020–21 | 18 | 11–7 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019–20 | 15 | 10–5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018–19 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2017–18 | 8 | 3–5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2015–16 | 5 | 0–5 | ||
| 2014–15 | 9 | 3–6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013–14 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012–13 | 22 | 11–11 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011–12 | 6 | 4–2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010–11 | 13 | 8–5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009–10 | 7 | 4–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008–09 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007–08 | 6 | 1–5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006–07 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 2005–06 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2004–05 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 2003–04 | 5 | 0–5 | ||
| 2002–03 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001–02 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 2000–01 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 1999–00 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 1997–98 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 1996–97 | 2 | 0–2 |