The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA world when they decided to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins after nearly six years on the job. This came out of nowhere; while the Grizzlies haven’t been playing their best basketball as of late,

The Grizzlies believe this firing will help reconnect the team's tantalizing core -- and reignite Ja Morant. But in truth, this dismissal began with five other ones nearly a year ago.

Taylor Jenkins' firing shocked the league, as the Grizzlies sit in the West Conference’s top 6. Despite a solid season, rumors swirled around his dismissal, until an NBA insider revealed the alleged reason behind the surprising decision.