After the game, Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gave his firsthand perspective on witnessing the surreal experience. There's no precedent for it, there's no script for it," Jenkins said. "I think everyone in the building was pouring their hearts and hopefully praying for the gentleman.

First-year employees must fight for recognition in any sport or industry. Thankfully for the accept-no-excuses Memphis Grizzlies, Jaylen Wells is carving out his niche with his defensive tenacity and an emerging offensive flair.

A medical emergency involving a fan courtside delayed the game between the Grizzlies and Spurs as some in the stands were in tears.