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Paul Pierce: Memphis “Culture” Slipped After Dillon Brooks Exit

On NFG, Pierce said Memphis’ identity started cracking when the team moved on from Brooks. “I loved watching him dance with his teammates before the game… He brought the culture to that team,” Pierce said. He framed it as a slow erosion of key glue guys, adding Steven Adams and other departures “chipped away” until the Grizzlies felt unrecognizable.