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.