Meet Memphian number 55, Memphis Grizzlies center Hasheem Thabeet. Name: Hasheem Thabeet Hometown: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Occupation: Memphis Grizzlies center What neighborhood do you live in: Southwind in Germantown In 2011, I want to: be a better person. I want to be a better player also, but mostly be a better person. My favorite part of game day is: hanging out with my family before the game It’s Saturday night. You’ll most likely find me: if we don’t have game, I’m just with my family I’m inspired by: my family, Coach Lionel (Hollins). My favorite Memphis event is: Grizzlies games. It’s good to see the fans out there. The coolest people I’ve met in Memphis are: my teammates. The best thing about playing for the Grizzlies is: the learning experience. Being an international player, it’s a learning experience with the culture and game and you meet people from all over the world. I love Memphis because: of the hospitality.