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MoneybaggYo, Yo Gotti, Zach Randolph, Jerry Lawler among celebrities at Grizzlies, Warriors Game 1

Evan Barnes
Memphis Commercial Appeal

The stars returned Sunday for Game 1 as the Memphis Grizzlies hosted the Golden State Warriors in their second-round NBA Playoff series.

Memphis rappers MoneybaggYo and Yo Gotti showed up at FedExForum and sat courtside near Tee Morant. Grizzlies legend Zach Randolph, who faced the Warriors in the 2015 Western Conference semifinals, also returned to FedExForum.

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Wrestling icon and Memphis native Jerry "The King" Lawler is also sitting courtside. NBA superfan and businessman Jimmy Goldstein is also present after attending Game 6 of the first-round series between the Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Memphis rapper Duke Deuce also came out in the fourth quarter to perform the first verse and hook of his song "Crunk Ain't Dead", something he did last year during the first round for Game 3 between the Grizzlies and Utah Jazz.

The Grizzlies are no strangers to attracting celebrities this postseason. R&B superstar Usher and Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari were among those in attendance for Game 5 of the first round.

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