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[Photos] Grizz Nation Embrace Neck Tattoos

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This past Friday, Grizz Nation took team pride to a new level. In honor of Memphis Grizzlies newest player, James Johnson, The Grizzlies Franchise passed out neck tatts to fans in attendance.

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The first 5,000 fans that attended the game against the LA Clippers received the clear tatt with the word “GRIZZLIES” to go on their neck.

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Johnson has a permanent tattoo of his son on his neck. The tattoo was a tribute he made to his infant son who was born early and ill. Johnson tattoo reads “NAYMIN 3.9.13”. He received it last March.

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“Life changed for me after that,” Johnson said. “Life wasn’t about only me anymore. After that day, the head on my shoulders was different from what it was before.”

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“The tattoo he got wasn’t a symbol of toughness,” Grizzlies chief operating officer Jason Wexler said. “It was a transformational moment in his life, and that resonates with our fans and fits in with everything we are.”

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As with everything not everyone was thrilled with the idea. But check out a few of the tatts we spotted on Twitter/IG:

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Pic Credits: IG/Instagram of Fans

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