Grizzlies Primary LogoGrizzlies Alternate LogoGrizzlies Wordmark LogoEstablished 1995 City Vancouver – Memphis League History 1995 – Present / National Basketball Association Team History 2001 – Present / Memphis Grizzlies 1995 – 2001 / Vancouver Grizzlies Nickname Grizzlies – The Vancouver Grizzlies were one of the most beloved teams in NBA history, and their nickname has an interesting origin story. The …