Herrington: Jackson has strong case for top defense honor, but playing time may hurt
Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. (right) has earned the nickname B10ck Panth3r with blocks like this against Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero (5) on Jan. 5, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. (John Raoux/AP file)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington has covered the Memphis Grizzlies, in one way or another, since the franchise’s second season in Memphis, while also writing about music, movies, food and civic life. As far as he knows, he’s the only member of the Professional Basketball Writers Association who is also a member of a film critics group and has also voted in national music critic polls for Rolling Stone and the Village Voice (RIP). He and his wife have two kids and, for reasons that sometimes elude him, three dogs.
Last season, Jackson led the NBA in blocks and combined blocks and steals. After missing the first month of the season, he’s not quite there yet, but is within striking range.
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