Herrington: Grizzlies’ ‘third-stringers’ have been first-rate
Pleasant surprises for the Memphis Grizzlies this season include forward Jaylen Wells (0, with ball) and forward Santi Aldama (7, right). Running alongside are starters Ja Morant (12, left) and center Zach Edey (14, second from left). (Brandon Dill/AP file)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life.
Two weeks into this season, the Grizzlies’ daily injury reports have been longer than anyone wants to see. But a big part of this story is also that ostensible third-teamers have stepped up, in a major way.
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