10/22/2026
Ty Jerome’s story isn’t about flash or fame. It’s about 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, and a comeback few saw coming.
After a series of devastating injuries: hip surgery in high school, groin surgery with the Thunder, and a season-ending ankle operation in 2024, Jerome was left searching for purpose while the game moved on without him.
But even at his lowest, he wasn’t alone.
Stephen Curry, who mentored Jerome during their time together with the Warriors, became a lifeline.
Curry shared his personal support team and specialized support braces that he has worn for 10 years, checked in regularly, and offered more than just advice.
He offered belief.
That kind of support, coming from one of the game’s greats, helped Jerome find his footing when the path ahead was uncertain.
Now, stepping onto the floor for the Memphis Grizzlies, Jerome has emerged as the engine of a new chapter.
It all paid off in his explosive Grizzlies season-opening debut yesterday:
🔸 32 minutes
🔸 45 points
🔸 17-25 FG
🔸 5-10 3PT
Jerome now holds the record for the most points scored by a Grizzlies player in a season opener, shattering the previous record of 44 set by Ja Morant.
He fought his way back from the margins of the league, and in doing so, earned a place not just on the floor, but in the heart of Memphis’s new era.
And for that, he deserves maximum 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁.