Beyond Grit is a first of its kind in the NBA behind the scenes documentary series. The series was conceptualized by Michael in the 2018 offseason as a way to increase fan interest after one of the worst seasons in franchise history. Getting buy-in from the organization, Beyond Grit was able to go behind the scenes during the always sensitive time of draft preparation. The series continued into Summer League with complete access from the coaching staff. Running during the regular season, the series features player’s mic’d during games which had never been done before by an NBA team’s in-house production department. Michael produces, edits, shoots, and directs each episode which often has quick turnarounds in order to hit during peak fan interest.
Prior to the 2018-2019 regular season beginning, NBA-TV ran all of the summer episodes in 2 hour blocks on their network.
Beyond Grit has been nominated for two Mid-South Emmy’s.
S02E18 gives viewers an inside look at one of the brightest young stars in the NBA, rookie Ja Morant.
S01E03 looks at the last time the Grizzlies had the number three overall pick when they selected Mike Conley. Plus a look at Andrew Harrison’s role as a mentor and Mike Conley’s relationship with Kanye West.
S01E01 looked back at the hiring of head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Plus we learned the story of one Grizz Prep student as he traveled to Chicago to represent the team at the NBA Draft Lottery.
S01E06 takes Grizzlies fans behind the scenes at the NBA Draft in Brooklyn and as the newest Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jevon Carter arrive in Memphis.
S02E18 gives Grizzlies fans a in-depth look at the franchie’s star rookie Ja Morant.
S01E15 features Mike Conley Mic’d Up as he returns to his home FedexForum court for the first time since missing nearly all of last season with injury.