Memphis Grizzlies: Whoop that trick meaning, explained

Memphis Grizzlies fans at FedEx Forum have chanted “whoop that trick” late in games. Here is the explanation of the chant.

The Memphis Grizzlies have experienced the highs of an epic comeback in Game 3 and the lows of a huge Game 1 loss in their first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Grizzlies were the second-seed in the Western Conference entering the playoffs, looking to make it to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

As it turns out, the fans have played a role in the team winning. Back in Game 2, fans inside FedEx Forum loudly chanted “whoop that trick.” Here is the meaning behind the chant.

Memphis Grizzlies: Whoop that trick meaning, explained

The chant comes from the song “Whoop that Trick” by rapper Al Kapone. The song first appeared in the 2005 critically acclaimed film “Hustle and Flow,” sung by actor Terrance Howard, who played DJay, a former pimp turned rap artist.

Memphis first used the song back in the team’s 2013 playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, and it has stuck ever since. For those wondering, Memphis defeated Los Angeles in six games. That Grizzlies team made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals, where they lost in four games to the San Antonio Spurs.