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Xavier's Dad, Carl Henry, Says He's Still The Best Athlete In The Family

Xavier Henry's dad, Carl Henry, spoke moments after his son was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 12th pick....

On how the family's athletic background help:

Everybody, this whole family, everybody plays. We are all in it for the grind.

On his advice for Xavier:

The advice was just to work hard.

Who is the best athlete in the family?

I still am.

Henry's father was a fourth round pick in the 1984 draft.