MVP Profiles Archive

Name: Stephen Sorrells

MVP year: 2nd

Who’s your favorite Grizzly? Rudy Gay and Mike Miller.

What made you become a season ticket holder? I started a program (the 6th Man Program based out of First United Methodist Church in West Memphis, Ark.) that brings boys that are making the right choices and decisions in school to every home game, and it’s worked out great for us.

What’s the best game you’ve seen since becoming a season ticket holder? They’re all good. The players are great and they help us out tremendously. They inspire the boys to keep acting right in school and make good decisions, that’s the main thing for us.

Why do you enjoy being a season ticket holder? Just knowing that we have a date to get over here and it gets us out of the house and gets the boys to the games.

Name: Mike O'Neil

MVP year: Rookie

Where You’ll Find Me: Section 109

I attend games with: Amy, Riley, and Crew.

The best experience at the FedExForum was: Rudy Gay's game winner against San Antonio

My pre-game ritual is: Grab some popcorn for the boys

My favorite half-time act is: Grandmas and Grandpas

I love my season ticket seats because: I have great lower seats

Account Executive: LaTonya Lane

Name: Cherry Blanton

MVP year: Rookie

Where You’ll Find Me: Section 118

I support the Grizzlies because: growing up in small town, there was no opportunity like what we have now here in Memphis to watch the best of basketball play in our own back yard. We are lucky to have a team in our city and we have to show them we want them to stay here and play for us.

I attend games with: my best friend, Billie Mckeehan.

The best experience at the FedExForum was when: I attended Ladies Night and got to play basketball on the Grizzlies court and won vintage autographed pictures!

My pre-game ritual is: race home from work to put on my Grizzlies outfit and go cheer on my team!

My favorite half-time act is: youngsters playing a full court pick up game

I love my season ticket seats because of: the great location for a reasonable price. They are central to everything and I get to see all of the action at the rim!

I describe myself as: a very grateful Grizzlies fan.

Account Executive: LaTonya Lane

Name: Dr. Jodi Rump (closest to camera)

MVP year: Rookie

I attend games with: friends, coworkers and patients (I am a dentist).

Gameday ritual: I come from work, so I guess working on teeth.

Favorite Grizzly: I am a Grizzlies fan – so I like the team as a team!

I support the Grizzlies because: I believe that the Grizzlies are an incredible asset to the community, not only as an amazing group of athletes providing exciting entertainment, but more as philanthropists of the community. I don't think that the public realizes just HOW much the Grizzlies organization contributes to our community.

I describe myself as a dedicated Grizzlies fan.

Account Executive: Robert Salek

MVP since: 3 years

Where you’ll find us: Section 109

I attend games with: my wife and daughter

Gameday ritual: Running home from work and eating a big meal.

I love when we play: Milwaukee because I am from Milwaukee.

My favorite half-time act is: “Quick Change.”

Account Executive: Gwen Martin

Name: Laurence V. Plummer Sr.

MVP since: Sixth-year MVP

Where you’ll find us: Section 104

Gameday ritual: reading the sports pages of the Commercial Appeal.

I attend games with: My family and clients

I am looking forward to: Hard-nose basketball on the court all season.

I love my season tickets because: Easy access to games, great seats, players and FedExForum.

Favorite Grizzlies memory: I attended the game with Bishop G.E. Patterson. It was his first NBA game!

I describe myself as a: Dedicated and optimistic Grizzlies fan!

I support the Grizzlies “New Game” brand of basketball because: As a Memphian I believe that we are blessed to have an NBA team!

Account Executive: LaTonya Lane

Names: The Anchondos

MVPs since: Fifth-year MVPs

Where you’ll find us: Section 232

Gameday ritual: When we are HOT, the same jersey may be worn to each and every game.

We attend games with: We attend with each other and sometimes other family members.

Our favorite Grizzlies players are: Rudy Gay is an aggressive hustler. Pau Gasol can hit a killer outside shot. Mike Miller is a great person who really knows how to give back and thank the fans.

We love our season tickets because: We get to see a lot of excellent games. We also have the opportunity to be MVP of the Game & meet the players.

Favorite Grizzlies memory: There was a weekend two seasons ago where we went to Atlanta and beat them on a Pau Gasol last second shot. The next day we watched the Packers beat the Falcons (we are Packers fans as well) and came back to Memphis the next day to watch the Grizzlies school the L.A. Lakers. It was awesome.

Account Executive: Becky Gould-Levine

Names: Marcus, Dee and Jewel Jordan

MVPs since: Rookie MVPs

Where you’ll find us: Section 108

Gameday ritual: visiting the concession stands to get ready for the game

“New Game” means: a winning team.

We support the Grizzlies because: we love basketball!

We look forward to: more wins this season

Grizz makes us laugh when he: jumps on the trampoline and plays basketball.

We love our season tickets because: their location

Account Executive: Geoff Davis

Names: Kethia and Edward Lango

Where you'll find them: Section 216

MVPs since: Rookie MVP

Favorite player: Both Mike Miller and Pau Gasol

Best thing about FedExForum: The incredible legroom and how close you feel to the action.

We love our Grizzlies tickets because:We get to sit in the same seats at every game and save money off the cost of tickets that we were previously purchasing at the Box Office when we came to games last season.

Name(s): Celestine and Jerry French
Account Executive: Becky Gould-Levine
MVP status: Rookie Season – First Year
Favorite player: Mike Miller
Where you'll find them: Section 217
Why they "Stand Up" at games: “We absolutely enjoy the excitement and noise of Grizzlies basketball. It is so much fun!”
Pre-game ritual:“Dinner is very nice prior to a Grizzlies game. It gives us quiet time together and then we head over to FedExForum.”

Name(s): Henry Clark
Account Executive: Becky Gould-Levine
Favorite Grizzly Player: Stromile Swift
Looking forward to: New players developing into a world championship team.
Attends games with: His wife, Annie.
Favorite things about FedExForum: The view is great, the seats are comfortable and there are tv’s on every wall!

Name(s): Kevin, Julie and Connor Balkwill
Account Executive: Becky Gould-Levine
Years as an MVP: 5 years
Where you’ll find us: Section 112
Best part about Section 112: “We like being close to the opposing team entrance tunnel because we see all the NBA stars up-close and personal! It is always great to see teams come to FedExForum and play OUR Grizzlies. We also have lots of fun with all the surrounding fans in our section.”
Favorite Grizz Rookie: “Hakim Warrick has immense energy and is a high flyer that plays hard off the bench. He is very fun to watch!”
Memorable event: “Our son Connor won the baby race promotion at half-time when the Grizzlies played Portland earlier this season."

Name(s): Ezell Moss
Account Executive: Carl Rosen
Years as an MVP: 5 years
What I love about FedExForum: EVERYTHING – the amenities, the seats and the excellent view!
If I could have dinner with any Grizzlies player it would be: Bobby Jackson
Interesting Note: “I have never missed a Grizzlies game in my five seasons as an MVP.”

Name(s): Patrick and Dexter Eddings
Where you’ll find us: Section 101
Favorite Grizzlies Player: Mike Miller
Account Executive: Thomas Bennett
When we see it LIVE we love to eat: Neeley’s BBQ Nachos
Best thing about season tickets: The annual season ticket holder party
Loves when the Grizzlies play: The Miami Heat

Name: Mrs. Herdy Farris
Service Account Executive: Becky
Favorite Grizzlies Player: "That's a hard question...I love every last player! My Rookie Baby is Hakim Warrick, Mike Miller is great, Shane Battier is a hard worker."
How long have you been a season ticket holder: "Since day one!"
Best Grizzlies Moment: "I am a school teacher who actually skipped work to go to the first Grizzlies press conference."
On Experiencing It Live: "Coming out to a Grizzlies Game at FedExForum is like therapy. A hug from Grizz ALWAYS brings a smile to my face."