On March 20th, Memphian Melvin Purdy took to twitter to tackle a task that requires the kind creativity and comprehension that only a B-ball buff from the Bluff could possess. The mash-up of Memphis BBQ & the best Basketball Centers in the game goes to show that talent and taste take the lead.
10 Memphis BBQ Restaurants. 10 basketball players.
Some Memphis BBQ Places and their All Time NBA Center Comparisons (a thread) P.S. This is in my humble opinion.
— Melvin Purdy (@MLVNPRDY) March 20, 2023
Either way, someone's got the sauce!
Central BBQ- Hakeem Olajuwon: does and has everything great. Known as top in their field but also similar to how Olajuwon make you say “Oh Shit He Has Footwork Like A Guard you also say “Oh shit they got Central BBQ also got some of the best wings ever” pic.twitter.com/Z58IiwY6YP
— Melvin Purdy (@MLVNPRDY) March 20, 2023
Corky’s BBQ-Dwight Howard: Both dominant for a time and the things they do can hang with the best of them. But both seem to sometimes be forgotten in the conversation of the best unless you bring them up or in the area. pic.twitter.com/URAL6Q6WLA
— Melvin Purdy (@MLVNPRDY) March 20, 2023
The Bar-B-Q Shop- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Both went through a name change (named Brady and Lil’s before) both considered the top at their craft, and both have a signature move, The BBQ Spaghetti is the Barb-Q Shop’s Skyhook. pic.twitter.com/DD7xjpSKa8
— Melvin Purdy (@MLVNPRDY) March 20, 2023
Tops BBQ-Bob Pettit: A Memphis original I like to call the “McDonald’s of BBQ” it may not be most people’s top choice but still do their thing in the world of Bill Russell and Wilts especially off their burgers alone. pic.twitter.com/GzETmviJWn
— Melvin Purdy (@MLVNPRDY) March 20, 2023
Speaking of that sauce...
"My favorite thing about being a Memphian is the originality and the realness of our culture. From our music, to our slang, we have our own special way of doing things.
Memphis BBQ Musts
Memphis is home to the best BBQ in the world. It’s not Nashville. It’s not Texas. It’s not Kansas City. IT’S MEMPHIS… THE
Rendezvous- Bill Russell: A staple and has dominated the game for YEARS and always gonna get its respect for being an original but the game has evolved and there a couple of better ones out there that have a little more skill to them. pic.twitter.com/zUz8LQzlpF
— Melvin Purdy (@MLVNPRDY) March 20, 2023
Leonard’s Pit BBQ- George Mikan: The first of the greats, but unless you are actually there you won’t understand its greatness especially the buffet. Shoutout to the lunch buffet. pic.twitter.com/cOgKvpdyv1
— Melvin Purdy (@MLVNPRDY) March 20, 2023
Payne’s BBQ- Joel Embiid: Listen here this place can be EASILY considered the best if it wants to but if it was available/open longer it would be. But the days it is open it is🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Best Pulled Pork Sandwich in the city hands down IMO. pic.twitter.com/17c4i733Dx
— Melvin Purdy (@MLVNPRDY) March 20, 2023
Cozy Corner- Shaquille O’Neal: Easily Top 3. They never overthink the recipe. Just simple but effective never can go wrong. Their Cornish Hen is their 2000 Shaq MVP. pic.twitter.com/F0tGLsbyKv
— Melvin Purdy (@MLVNPRDY) March 21, 2023
