Tom Firme

Tom Firme

Joined: Jul 22, 2015

Tom has spent a growing portion of the Grizzlies' history writing about the team. Since the Grizzlies' opening season was 1995-96, his four years as a Grizzlies columnist for Bleacher Report (2011-2015) and current run with HoopsHabit count as significant. He's also the sports editor for the Stigler News-Sentinel in Stigler, OK. Since he was a young pup, Tom has been analyzing sports. He also runs marathons. He graduated from Valparaiso University in 2010. Follow him on Twitter (@TFirme).

Nov 2, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Jarrett Jack (2) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. The Bucks defeated the Nets 103-96. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Brooklyn Nets: 5 Reasons Why The Season Can’t Be Salvaged

Nov 25, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Rockets 102-93. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: Buy Or Sell Early-Season Statistics

Nov 7, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) controls the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: Why NBA Should Be Thankful For Resurgence Of Grind

November 2, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a three-point shot against Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 119-69. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: Defense In Danger Of Becoming Ordinary

Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jeff Green (32) drives against Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: Jeff Green Serves As Offensive Fire Hose

Oct 6, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Houston Rockets forward Terrence Jones (6) drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Houston 92-89. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: JaMychal Green Making His Value Known

Apr 4, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Miami Heat guard Mario Chalmers (15) dribbles the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: Can Mario Chalmers Rebuild His Game?

Oct 16, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Dave Joerger during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Oklahoma City 94-78. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: Is Dave Joerger Really On The Hot Seat?

Mar 5, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams (8) during the first quarter of a game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Brooklyn Nets Targeting Mike Conley As Top Free Agent

Oct 6, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) practices before the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Milwaukee Bucks Can Overcome Injury Woes To Compete

May 15, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) looks on late in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: Mike Conley’s Long-term Injury Reality

Feb 27, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) during the game at FedExForum. Los Angeles Clippers beat Memphis Grizzlies 97-79. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: Spreading Scoring Beyond Marc Gasol

May 15, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Dave Joerger looks on late in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: The Pitfalls Of Starting Fast

Jan 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Nick Calathes (12) has his shot blocked by Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 114-85. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Nuggets: Why Modeling Memphis Grizzlies Won’t Work

Apr 11, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (right) drives the ball as he is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (left) during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 94-86. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: How A Zach Randolph Minutes Cut Works

Mar 3, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Memphis Grizzlies: The Perils Of Judging Marc Gasol On Past Performance